FIRST NAME
Salem
Salem is the 2,361st most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 2,969 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 2,636 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #2,361 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
2,969
living · #2,361
BABIES NAMED SALEM BY BIRTH YEAR · 1912–2025
2025400
As a male name, Salem peaked in 2024, when 442 babies were named Salem (the #634 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #3,653 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
2,636
living · #3,653
BABIES NAMED SALEM BY BIRTH YEAR · 1976–2025
2025711
As a female name, Salem peaked in 2023, when 734 babies were named Salem (the #417 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)