Name Legacy

Sally

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Sally was most popular in 1947, when 5,279 American babies were given the name — ranking #140 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,198, with 201 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 205,876 people named Sally.

Most popular in1947
Rank that year#140
Births that year5,279
Total since 1880205,876

Sally over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Sally’s peak in 1947. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Hebrew · diminutive of Sarah, "princess"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org