United States name statistics
Salma in United States
Estimated bearers
10,049
Country rank
#2391
Per 100k
3
These figures are derived directly from official statistical agency data.
Gender distribution
Based on historical birth records, this name is used predominantly female.
Male 0.0%Female 100.0%
Salma popularity by year
U.S. births per year for Salma, 1918 to 2025 (source: SSA name files).
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- 1918: 6
- 1972: 10
- 1973: 7
- 1974: 10
- 1975: 9
- 1977: 5
- 1978: 13
- 1979: 5
- 1980: 11
- 1981: 16
- 1982: 17
- 1983: 13
- 1984: 16
- 1985: 12
- 1986: 24
- 1987: 24
- 1988: 19
- 1989: 26
- 1990: 38
- 1991: 41
- 1992: 42
- 1993: 46
- 1994: 55
- 1995: 49
- 1996: 101
- 1997: 291
- 1998: 430
- 1999: 442
- 2000: 359
- 2001: 364
- 2002: 318
- 2003: 377
- 2004: 309
- 2005: 358
- 2006: 362
- 2007: 349
- 2008: 332
- 2009: 360
- 2010: 300
- 2011: 313
- 2012: 353
- 2013: 324
- 2014: 309
- 2015: 351
- 2016: 385
- 2017: 362
- 2018: 340
- 2019: 289
- 2020: 240
- 2021: 290
- 2022: 311
- 2023: 295
- 2024: 310
- 2025: 278
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Salma in United States?
An estimated 10,049 people in United States are named Salma. That works out to 1 in 33,028 residents.
Is Salma a common name in United States?
Salma ranks #2391 among first names in United States.