Salem
A unisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning peace; derived from place name.
Babies a year
366
the US, 2017
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
#436
down from #430
UK popularity
#1359
20 babies
How Salem has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2019 | #749 |
| 2020 | #608 |
| 2021 | #506 |
| 2022 | #453 |
| 2023 | #420 |
| 2024 | #430 |
| 2025 | #436 |
In 2025, 20 babies in England and Wales were named Salem. In the US, 366 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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