Sal
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Savior. Diminutive Of Salvador.
- Origin
- Spanish
Sal Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,650 baby boys have been named Sal. The name peaked in 1958 with 114 US births that year (rank #702). In 2024, ranked #7158 nationally — 6,456 places below its 1958 peak.
Top States for Sal
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Sal births are: New York (1,430), California (677), New Jersey (190).
Other Spanish-Origin Names Like Sal
If you like Sal's Spanish origin, consider these related names: Abran, Abril, Adana, Adelita, Adella. Browse all Spanish names →
3-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Sal's exact length and starting letter: Saa, Sar, Seb, Sen, Set.
Quick Facts About Sal
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Compare Sal to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Sal against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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