16,964births recorded
13Countries
1Variants
2021Peak · Belgium
#260France 2025
Salim is a boy name family recorded 16,964 times in 13 countries since 1932. It ranks highest today in France (#260 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Belgium in 2021, at 44.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Salim
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salim | English | 10,815 | 🇫🇷 France | #260 | 2018 | ▲ 26 % |
| Salim | English | 2,005 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2304 | 2023 | ▲ 31 % |
| Salim | English | 1,634 | 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | #366 | 2022 | ▲ 21 % |
| Salim | English | 885 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #355 | 2021 | ▼ 6 % |
| Salim | English | 448 | 🇨🇦 Québec | #320 | 2024 | ▲ 11 % |
| Salim | English | 438 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1538 | 2019 | ▲ 39 % |
Questions about Salim
How popular is the name Salim?
In 2025 it ranked #260 in France. Official registers record 16,964 births across 13 countries.
When was Salim most popular?
It peaked in Belgium in 2021, at 44.5 births per 100,000.
Is Salim a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Salim is a boy name.