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Salem is a Hebrew name meaning peace, derived from the word 'Shalom.' It has evolved through various historical forms, with its roots in ancient Hebrew. The name is associated with the biblical city of Salem and holds a significant biblical relevance. It has gained popularity in English-speaking cultures over the centuries and is seen as a unique and positive name in modern times, with notable individuals bearing the name.

The name Salem is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Salem has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Salem' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3744th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5121st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5657th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3645th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3059th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2394th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 892nd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10266th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6689th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2904th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 728th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Salem' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.