Salih
4 countries#1830 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Salih was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
692 births recorded 1971–2022 · currently #1830 · peaked in 2007 with 33 births
Most common in: Bas-Rhin, Rhône, Moselle, Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
587 births recorded 1973–2025 · currently #4539 · peaked in 2017 with 28 births
Most common in: New York, Texas, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
223 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #726 · peaked in 2019 with 16 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
219 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1688 · peaked in 2019 with 16 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4 births recorded 2025–2025 · currently #647 · peaked in 2025 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Salih’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1765 | — |
| 2004 | #2229 | ↓464 |
| 2005 | #1644 | ↑585 |
| 2006 | #1241 | ↑403 |
| 2007 | #1016 | ↑225 |
| 2008 | #1151 | ↓135 |
| 2009 | #1118 | ↑33 |
| 2010 | #1353 | ↓235 |
| 2011 | #1408 | ↓55 |
| 2012 | #1639 | ↓231 |
| 2013 | #1519 | ↑120 |
| 2014 | #1375 | ↑144 |
| 2015 | #1403 | ↓28 |
| 2016 | #1618 | ↓215 |
| 2017 | #1317 | ↑301 |
| 2018 | #2136 | ↓819 |
| 2019 | #1450 | ↑686 |
| 2020 | #1508 | ↓58 |
| 2021 | #1976 | ↓468 |
| 2022 | #1830 | ↑146 |
Frequently asked questions about Salih
Is Salih a popular name?
Yes — Salih currently ranks #1830 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Salih more common for boys or girls?
Salih is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Salih most popular?
Salih peaked in 2007 in France, with 33 recorded births that year.
Is Salih rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Salih’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1759 in 1971 to #1830 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Salih?
At least 1,502 babies have been recorded with the name Salih across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Salih popular in more than one country?
Yes — Salih appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Salih?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Salih include Shaheen.
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