Salina
Every Salina since 1882 — 7,239 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Salina
Salina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,154 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 7,239 American babies have been named Salina. Its peak came in 1977, when 385 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Salina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Salina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #4,154 |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,759 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,972 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,951 |
| 2021 | 33 | #4,312 |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,526 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,775 |
| 2018 | 36 | #4,062 |
| 2017 | 37 | #4,058 |
| 2016 | 35 | #4,227 |
| 2015 | 41 | #3,752 |
| 2014 | 56 | #3,039 |
| 2013 | 61 | #2,834 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,974 |
| 2011 | 64 | #2,757 |
| 2010 | 42 | #3,739 |
| 2009 | 61 | #2,882 |
| 2008 | 61 | #2,917 |
| 2007 | 60 | #2,988 |
| 2006 | 80 | #2,370 |
| 2005 | 61 | #2,752 |
| 2004 | 69 | #2,474 |
| 2003 | 82 | #2,141 |
| 2002 | 88 | #2,001 |
| 2001 | 93 | #1,883 |
| 2000 | 98 | #1,788 |
| 1995 | 233 | #839 |
| 1990 | 178 | #1,023 |
| 1985 | 156 | #985 |
| 1980 | 186 | #842 |
| 1975 | 90 | #1,255 |
| 1970 | 39 | #2,111 |
| 1965 | 33 | #2,056 |
| 1960 | 27 | #2,289 |
| 1955 | 7 | #5,122 |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,663 |
| 1945 | 7 | #3,963 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 10 | #3,327 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,555 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,388 |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,612 |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,187 |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,544 |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,776 |
| 1890 | 6 | #1,320 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Salina in 2025?
Salina ranked #4,154 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Salina?
7,239 babies have been named Salina in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Salina most popular?
Salina peaked in 1977, when 385 newborns received the name.
Is Salina a boy or girl name?
Salina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Salina rising or falling?
Salina is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.