Salman
- Pronunciation
- [Sal-man]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Safe
- Origin
- Arabic
Salman Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,529 baby boys have been named Salman. The name peaked in 2015 with 143 US births that year (rank #1264). In 2024, ranked #2067 nationally — 803 places below its 2015 peak.
Top States for Salman
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Salman births are: Minnesota (357), New York (226), California (178).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Salman
If you like Salman's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
6-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Salman's exact length and starting letter: Saadya, Saarah, Sabana, Sabina, Sabino.
Quick Facts About Salman
Famous People Named Salman
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Salman.
- Salman Rushdie is one of the most prominent writers of the twentieth century.
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Compare Salman to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Salman against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).