Salman
4 countries#2480 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Salman was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,583 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #2480 · peaked in 2015 with 143 births
Most common in: Minnesota, New York, California, Texas, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,104 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2015 with 62 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,086 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #963 · peaked in 2015 with 62 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
965 births recorded 1977–2022 · currently #595 · peaked in 2018 with 88 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord, Val-d'Oise, Val-de-Marne, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
18 births recorded 1998–2013 · peaked in 1999 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Salman’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2698 | — |
| 2007 | #2372 | ↑326 |
| 2008 | #2207 | ↑165 |
| 2009 | #2348 | ↓141 |
| 2010 | #2057 | ↑291 |
| 2011 | #1849 | ↑208 |
| 2012 | #1729 | ↑120 |
| 2013 | #1709 | ↑20 |
| 2014 | #1492 | ↑217 |
| 2015 | #1259 | ↑233 |
| 2016 | #1279 | ↓20 |
| 2017 | #1439 | ↓160 |
| 2018 | #1408 | ↑31 |
| 2019 | #1642 | ↓234 |
| 2020 | #1977 | ↓335 |
| 2021 | #1884 | ↑93 |
| 2022 | #2022 | ↓138 |
| 2023 | #1896 | ↑126 |
| 2024 | #2057 | ↓161 |
| 2025 | #2480 | ↓423 |
Frequently asked questions about Salman
Is Salman a popular name?
Yes — Salman currently ranks #2480 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Salman more common for boys or girls?
Salman is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Salman most popular?
Salman peaked in 2015 in United States, with 143 recorded births that year.
Is Salman rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Salman’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4190 in 1974 to #2480 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Salman?
At least 4,652 babies have been recorded with the name Salman across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Salman popular in more than one country?
Yes — Salman appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Salman?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Salman include Reef, Roel, Tevin.
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