Sally Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSAL-ee / ˈsæliHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: Princess; English: Diminutive of Sarah
Historical & Cultural Background
Sally is often considered a diminutive of the name Sarah, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'princess.' The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 18th century. It has been used as a standalone name and has appeared in various cultural contexts, including literature and music.
Trend Summary
Sally has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sal
- Sallie
International Variants
- Sally (English)
- Salli (Finnish)
Famous people named Sally
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Fictional characters named Sally
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sally was first seen in the United States in 1913. Sally has ranked as high as #846 nationally, which occurred in 1937, and has been most popular in California, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Sally has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sally (1958)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 10 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 18 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 20 |
| 1937 | 26 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1939 | 15 |
| 1940 | 20 |
| 1941 | 21 |
| 1942 | 23 |
| 1943 | 25 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1946 | 14 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |