Salma Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Salma is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Salma has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Salma' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8598th out of 9107 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8267th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3089th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 760th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 848th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Salma' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Salma"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Salma"

"Salma" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 24088th of 24088 5
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 8598th of 9107 6
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 8267th of 19264 70
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 3089th of 27321 539
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 760th of 35406 5,612
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 848th of 30306 3,805

Regional Popularity of "Salma" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Salma" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
2873rd/2873
100.00%
1902nd/1902
100.00%
2635th/2635
100.00%
2405th/2405
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
826th/826
100.00%
669th/669
100.00%
857th/857
100.00%
623rd/623
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
734th/734
100.00%
750th/750
100.00%
1024th/1024
100.00%
857th/857

State-by-State Popularity of "Salma"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Salma" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.