Sal

Sal is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 12 boys in the United States.

Sal at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Sal

Sal belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Sal first appears in Social Security records in 1909. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #702 in 1958, and in 2024 12 babies received the name — 3,650 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sal in US records

First recorded (US)
1909
Best US rank
#702 in 1958
Peak year
1958
Babies named Sal in 2024
12
Total since 1880
3,650

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sal mean?

The meaning of Sal is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Sal a boy or girl name?

Sal is a boy name. In 2024, 12 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sal?

Sal comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sal?

Sal first appears in US records in 1909. Its best-ever ranking was #702 in 1958, and 12 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].