Salim
3 countries#274 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Salim was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
10,199 births recorded 1952–2022 · currently #274 · peaked in 2018 with 254 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord, Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,005 births recorded 1960–2025 · currently #2304 · peaked in 2023 with 65 births
Most common in: New York, California, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
370 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1860 · peaked in 2019 with 22 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
370 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2019 with 22 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Salim’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #323 | — |
| 2004 | #330 | ↓7 |
| 2005 | #333 | ↓3 |
| 2006 | #340 | ↓7 |
| 2007 | #337 | ↑3 |
| 2008 | #340 | ↓3 |
| 2009 | #367 | ↓27 |
| 2010 | #362 | ↑5 |
| 2011 | #338 | ↑24 |
| 2012 | #301 | ↑37 |
| 2013 | #285 | ↑16 |
| 2014 | #285 | — |
| 2015 | #304 | ↓19 |
| 2016 | #270 | ↑34 |
| 2017 | #267 | ↑3 |
| 2018 | #248 | ↑19 |
| 2019 | #302 | ↓54 |
| 2020 | #307 | ↓5 |
| 2021 | #284 | ↑23 |
| 2022 | #274 | ↑10 |
Frequently asked questions about Salim
Is Salim a popular name?
Yes — Salim currently ranks #274 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Salim more common for boys or girls?
Salim is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Salim most popular?
Salim peaked in 2018 in France, with 254 recorded births that year.
Is Salim rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Salim’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1001 in 1952 to #274 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Salim?
At least 12,574 babies have been recorded with the name Salim across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Salim popular in more than one country?
Yes — Salim appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Salim?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Salim include Paris, Qasim, Samar, Symir.
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