Sal
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #701 in 1958
13 babies were named Sal in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,621 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1909–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Sal you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Sal, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sal would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySal first shows up in US birth records in 1909, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 116 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1958, when it ranked #701. Today it's #6,446, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendSal has climbed 1,621 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Sal
Sal is a boy name of English origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with S and ending in “-sal”. US birth records list Sal for boys from 1909 to 2025, in 114 of those 117 years. Its best year was 1958, when it ranked #701 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 49 | 20,492 boys |
| 1910s | 24 | 41,771 boys |
| 1920s | 25 | 40,193 boys |
| 1930s | 38 | 26,021 boys |
| 1940s | 36 | 27,465 boys |
| 1950s | 26 | 38,956 boys |
| 1960s | 39 | 25,714 boys |
| 1970s | 20 | 50,839 boys |
| 1980s | 11 | 91,075 boys |
| 1990s | 11 | 92,851 boys |
| 2000s | 6.2 | 161,290 boys |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 289,855 boys |
| 2020s | 6.7 | 150,000 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Sal
What is the origin of the name Sal?
Sal has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Sal a boy or girl name?
Sal is a boy name.
How popular is the name Sal?
Sal ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1958 (#701).