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Salem

Recorded 1912–2025 · United States

Salem was most popular in 2023, when 1,174 American babies were given the name — ranking #564 that year. In 2025 it ranked #600, with 1,111 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 11,178 people named Salem.

Most popular in2023
Rank that year#564
Births that year1,174
Total since 188011,178

Salem over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Salem’s peak in 2023. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org