6,589births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
2024Peak · Alberta
#435United States 2025
Salem is a girl name family recorded 6,589 times in 6 countries since 1976. It ranks highest today in the United States (#435 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2024, at 32.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Salem
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | English | 6,491 | 🇺🇸 United States | #435 | 2023 | ▲ 390 % |
| Salem | English | 40 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1181 | 2024 | – |
| Salem | English | 24 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #626 | 2024 | – |
| Salem | English | 17 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2020 | – |
| Salem | English | 12 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2022 | – |
| Salem | English | 5 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2020 | – |
Questions about Salem
How popular is the name Salem?
In 2025 it ranked #435 in the United States. Official registers record 6,589 births across 6 countries.
When was Salem most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2024, at 32.1 births per 100,000.
Is Salem a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Salem is a girl name.