Total births
587
Boys' name · since 1973
Salih
587 babies named Salih in U.S. Social Security records since 1973, with the highest year being 2017. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4361
- among boys today
- 587
- born since 1973
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Salih currently ranks #4361 among boys' names in America, with 587 babies recorded since 1973.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Salih has been recorded 587 times among boys since 1973, currently ranked #4361 nationally and more common than 69% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2025.
- #4361 among boys today
- 587 born since 1973
- 2010s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Salih is currently the #4361 boys' name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 587 born since 1973, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4361
- among boys today
- 587
- born since 1973
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Salih vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4361
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Salih was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
28 babies were named Salih in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Salih compares
587 Top 40% higher than 60% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Salih's all-time total is 60% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Salih | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 587 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Salih's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Salih's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Salih at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#4,361
Active since
1973
Salih popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Salih by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Salih's strongest decade.
203 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Salih births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 31
1970s
31 births
- 1980s 34
1980s
34 births
- 1990s 67
1990s
67 births
- 2000s
2000s
137 births
- 2010s
2010s
203 births
- 2020s
2020s
115 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 203 births (35% of all-time use).
How Salih compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Salih's total volume
Salih vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Salih by state
Where Salih concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 16 | 2.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.9% |
New York share of Salih's total US births 2.7%
Even split
16 of 587 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Salih? ▼
Salih has been given to 587 babies in the U.S. since 1973, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4361 as of the latest data. 28 babies were born in 2017, its single highest year.
When was Salih most popular? ▼
Salih was most popular in the 2010s decade with 203 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Salih most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Salih are New York (16 births), Texas (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Salih been used? ▼
Salih has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 53 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Salih? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Salvatore, Salvador, Salem, Salomon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Salih's data
- Salih's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (203 total births) through the 2020s (115) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Salihs (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Salih
Nearby Names Like Salih
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Salih
Salvatore Boy
#903 57,364 births
Salvador Boy
#719 49,605 births
Salem Boy
#632 4,687 births
Salomon Boy
#1856 3,864 births
Sal Boy
#6852 3,663 births
Compare Salih side by side: Salih vs Salvatore Salih vs Salvador Salih vs Salem
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1973–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Salih: #4361 Boys' Name - 587 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/salih. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Salih draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.