Total births
262
Boys' name · since 1993
Salmaan
Since 1993, U.S. Social Security records show 262 babies named Salmaan, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 262
- total births
- 1993–2025
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
262 boys have been named Salmaan since 1993, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Salmaan has been recorded 262 times among boys since 1993, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, 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 1993 to 2025.
- 262 total births
- 1993–2025 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
262 boys have been named Salmaan since 1993, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2025.
- 262
- total births
- 1993–2025
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Salmaan was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
17 babies were named Salmaan in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
Salmaan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Salmaan splits its recorded history at 2010: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1995 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2015 peak of 17 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Salmaan at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2015
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1993
Salmaan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Salmaan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Salmaan's strongest decade.
109 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Salmaan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 30
1990s
30 births
- 2000s
2000s
83 births
- 2010s
2010s
109 births
- 2020s 40
2020s
40 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 109 births (42% of all-time use).
Salmaan by state
Where Salmaan concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 15 | 5.7% |
Minnesota share of Salmaan's total US births 5.7%
15 of 262 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Salmaan? ▼
Since 1993, Social Security records show 262 babies named Salmaan. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 17 births.
When was Salmaan most popular? ▼
Salmaan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 109 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Salmaan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Salmaan are Minnesota (15 births).
How long has the name Salmaan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Salmaan since 1993 -- 33 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Salmaan? ▼
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 Salmaan's data
- Salmaan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (109 total births) through the 2020s (40) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Salmaans (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Salmaan
Nearby Names Like Salmaan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Salmaan
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 Salmaan side by side: Salmaan vs Salvatore Salmaan vs Salvador Salmaan vs Salem
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1993–2025 (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. "Salmaan: Baby Name Since 1993 - 262 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/salmaan. 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 Salmaan 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 July 2026.