Salem
A boy’s name of Hebrew and Arabic origin, ranked #679 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #679
- Best ever
- #630 in 2023
- US births since 1880
- 4,687
- Born in 2025
- 400
- Trend
- Rising last 10 years
Meaning
- Peace
- Peace. Biblical name of ancient city later identified with Jerusalem
Also a girl’s name. See Salem for girls — 6,491 recorded US births.
Births 1912–2025
Peak 442 in 2024. Rising over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- TX907
- CA884
- NC796
- OH418
- FL354
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 72% of this name's national total.