Salman
Salman is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Safe, secure, or peaceful.
Origin and history
Salman is a traditional masculine name of Arabic origin meaning peaceful or safe. It shares a common Semitic root with names like Solomon and Salim. In the United States, it has seen steady, moderate usage as a distinctive given name.
Popularity in the United States
2,583 babies in the United States have been named Salman since 1880. It ranks #2551 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1492.
States where it is most popular
- MN (28.9 %)
- NY (17.8 %)
- CA (13.8 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
- OH (10.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 27 |
| 1980-1990 | 181 |
| 1990-2000 | 407 |
| 2000-2010 | 480 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,050 |
| 2020-2029 | 438 |
Famous people named Salman
- Salman Rushdie: Author, Novelist
- Salman Khan: Actor, Producer
Fun facts
- The name shares the tri-consonantal root s-l-m with the Hebrew name Solomon, both conveying peace and safety.
- British-Indian author Salman Rushdie brought global literary fame to the given name in the late 20th century.