Boy nameCurrently #2,654 in the USSteady
Salim
//ˈsælɪm//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20235 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Salim's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Salim's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Salim |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 26 |
| 1978 | 31 |
| 1979 | 29 |
| 1980 | 35 |
| 1981 | 24 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 32 |
| 1993 | 31 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 38 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 40 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 43 |
| 2002 | 41 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 29 |
| 2006 | 46 |
| 2007 | 40 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 51 |
| 2010 | 51 |
| 2011 | 39 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 51 |
| 2016 | 55 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 54 |
| 2019 | 56 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2022 | 53 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 50 |
Salim through the decades
- Salim peaked in 2023, when 65 babies were named Salim in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Salim has risen 20% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Salim currently ranks #2,654 in the US and is holding steady.