Sallie
Peaked at #63 nationally in 1881, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Sallie has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Sallie — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#63
in 1881
Current rank
#6099
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Sallie reached its peak popularity for girls in 1881, ranking #63 nationally with 416 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #5289 (2014) to #6099 (2024) — a 13% drop.
As of 2024, Sallie ranks #6099 nationally for girls, with 20 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,099 | 20 |
| 2023 | #5,704 | 22 |
| 2022 | #5,945 | 21 |
| 2021 | #6,125 | 20 |
| 2020 | #6,283 | 19 |
| 2019 | #6,373 | 19 |
| 2018 | #5,434 | 24 |
| 2017 | #5,639 | 23 |
Sallie — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1038
in 1899
Last ranked
#4184
in 1952
Years tracked
23
1897–1952
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1897, Sallie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1899, ranking #1038 nationally with 6 babies given the name that year.
Sallie hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1952, when it stood at #4184.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | #4,184 | 5 |
| 1939 | #3,897 | 5 |
| 1938 | #3,477 | 6 |
| 1937 | #3,472 | 6 |
| 1934 | #4,129 | 5 |
| 1931 | #4,241 | 5 |
| 1930 | #2,979 | 9 |
| 1928 | #3,650 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Sallie most popular?
Sallie was most popular in 1881, when it ranked #63 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Sallie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Sallie?
At least 50,063 babies have been recorded with the name Sallie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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