Sal

Boy name

Sal has been given to 3,663 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It peaked in 1958.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,663

Peak year

1958 (114 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1909

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Sal — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Samboy

128,810 babies since 1880

Saulboy

43,362 babies since 1880

Alboy

17,334 babies since 1880

Halboy

16,796 babies since 1880

Solunisex

12,382 babies since 1880

Calboy

7,868 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Sal.

Randelboy

3,676 babies since 1914

Darvinboy

3,708 babies since 1913

Kirtboy

3,615 babies since 1919

Duwayneboy

3,601 babies since 1916

Timmieboy

3,600 babies since 1885

Brienboy

3,593 babies since 1925

Daveyboy

3,568 babies since 1925

Kevanboy

3,531 babies since 1945

FAQ

How popular is the name Sal?

Sal has been given to 3,663 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Sal peak?

Sal peaked in 1958, when 114 babies were given the name.

Is Sal a girl or boy name?

Sal is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Sal are boys).

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