Sal
1 country#6446 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Sal’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,663 births recorded 1909–2025 · currently #6446 · peaked in 1958 with 114 births
Most common in: New York, California, New Jersey, Texas, Connecticut
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sal’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #5246 | — |
| 2005 | #5034 | ↑212 |
| 2006 | #6094 | ↓1060 |
| 2007 | #12367 | ↓6273 |
| 2008 | #12553 | ↓186 |
| 2009 | #8985 | ↑3568 |
| 2010 | #8803 | ↑182 |
| 2011 | #12287 | ↓3484 |
| 2013 | #12136 | ↑151 |
| 2014 | #7048 | ↑5088 |
| 2016 | #5555 | ↑1493 |
| 2017 | #10775 | ↓5220 |
| 2018 | #9670 | ↑1105 |
| 2019 | #9756 | ↓86 |
| 2020 | #8067 | ↑1689 |
| 2021 | #5776 | ↑2291 |
| 2022 | #7262 | ↓1486 |
| 2023 | #8255 | ↓993 |
| 2024 | #6832 | ↑1423 |
| 2025 | #6446 | ↑386 |
Frequently asked questions about Sal
Is Sal a popular name?
Yes — Sal currently ranks #6446 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sal more common for boys or girls?
Sal is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sal most popular?
Sal peaked in 1958 in United States, with 114 recorded births that year.
Is Sal rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sal’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1083 in 1909 to #6446 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sal?
At least 3,663 babies have been recorded with the name Sal across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Sal?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Sal include Rylyn, Saquan.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Sal in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.