Sally
Peaked at #52 nationally in 1939, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Sally has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Sally — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#52
in 1939
Current rank
#1098
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Sally reached its peak popularity for girls in 1939, ranking #52 nationally with 4,244 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1176 (2014) to #1098 (2024) — a 7% improvement.
As of 2024, Sally ranks #1098 nationally for girls, with 223 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,098 | 223 |
| 2023 | #1,329 | 171 |
| 2022 | #1,339 | 176 |
| 2021 | #1,228 | 192 |
| 2020 | #1,169 | 200 |
| 2019 | #1,401 | 161 |
| 2018 | #1,212 | 195 |
| 2017 | #1,052 | 245 |
Sally — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1340
in 1937
Last ranked
#9559
in 1992
Years tracked
61
1913–1992
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1913, Sally reached its peak popularity for boys in 1937, ranking #1340 nationally with 26 babies given the name that year.
Sally hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1992, when it stood at #9559.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | #9,559 | 5 |
| 1991 | #8,066 | 6 |
| 1990 | #7,934 | 6 |
| 1987 | #7,924 | 5 |
| 1981 | #7,088 | 5 |
| 1980 | #6,108 | 6 |
| 1976 | #4,840 | 7 |
| 1975 | #4,699 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Sally most popular?
Sally was most popular in 1939, when it ranked #52 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Sally becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Sally?
At least 205,673 babies have been recorded with the name Sally in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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