Holding steady, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Salar since 1986
Babies named Salar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 96 |
Meaning & origin
Salar, a name with Persian origins meaning 'leader' or 'commander', entered U.S. records in 1986. Its popularity has remained stable, with a recent rise to its peak rank of 4,249 in 2025. The name is most common in California and Texas, reflecting its use within Persian and South Asian communities. Given to about 1 in 71,170 newborns in 2025, Salar is a distinctive choice that carries a strong sense of authority but remains rare in the American context.
Salar derives from Persian elements 'sar' (head, chief) and the suffix '-ar', effectively meaning 'leader' or 'commander'. It is also used as a given name in Persian-speaking and South Asian Muslim communities, where it carries connotations of nobility and virtue.
Where Salar is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Salar” around the world
Where Salar lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sal, Sally
Sibling names for Salar
Names that share Salar's style, for a brother or sister.
