How Popular (or Rare) was Salem in 2025?

đŸ‡Ŧ🇧 England & Wales â€ĸ Girl

ℹī¸ This is currently the latest official government data available for Salem in 2026.
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#3,262
Best Rank (2001)
6
Peak Year (2014)
45
Total Births (1996-2025)

📊 The Salem Story

The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 6 births ranking #3514. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Hebrew and Arabic place-name-associated usage  |  Meaning: peace

Salem is a sleek unisex name often associated with peace. It feels modern, atmospheric, and slightly mysterious.

The name's appeal comes from both its ancient Semitic peace-root associations and its place-name familiarity. In modern use, style and sound are often at least as important as literal etymology.

Did you know?Salem is one of the names where an old peace-root sits alongside strong place-name and cultural associations.
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