Salem: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced SAY-luhm · 2 syllables
From Biblical Hebrew (salem) (Genesis 14:18).
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- SAY-luhm
- US rank (2025)
- #435
- US babies a year
- about 1,105 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Salem?
Salem was the #435 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,111 babies. It’s rising: up 444% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #435 |
| Canada | #808 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Salem?
Half of US adults named Salem are older than 27; most are between 18 and 50. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Salem
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
Questions about Salem
How do you pronounce Salem?
Salem is pronounced SAY-luhm.
How popular is the name Salem?
Salem was the #435 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,111 babies. It’s rising: up 444% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Salem?
Half of US adults named Salem are older than 27. Most are between 18 and 50.