Is Sissy a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Sissy is commonly used as a Girl name.

Sissy Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationSIS-ee / ˈsɪsi

English; diminutive of Cecilia

Meaning

Diminutive of Cecilia: blind; sixth

Historical & Cultural Background

Sissy is often used as a diminutive form of the name Cecilia, which has roots in Latin. The name Cecilia has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts due to Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians. Sissy has also been used informally as a term of endearment or to refer to a younger sister. Its usage as a standalone name has become more common in the 20th century.

Trend Summary

Sissy has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often associated with informal or affectionate contexts.

Variants

Sissy

International Variants

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Famous people named Sissy

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Fictional characters named Sissy

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Sibling Suggestions

Cecilia Celia Sierra Sabrina Samantha

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sissy was first seen in the United States in 1944. Sissy has ranked as high as #1092 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in Texas, and California. In the past 5 years the name Sissy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sissy (2002)

State	Births	Share
CA	7	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1944	6
1949	7
1950	6
1952	5
1953	7
1954	10
1955	8
1956	12
1957	14
1958	25
1959	16
1960	17
1961	24
1962	20
1963	18
1964	13
1965	19
1966	5
1967	7
1968	9
1969	9
1970	10
1971	8
1972	12
1973	19
1974	14
1975	6
1976	8
1977	8
1978	9
1979	11
1980	18
1981	27
1982	15
1983	22
1984	19
1985	15
1986	12
1987	10
1988	12
1989	8
1990	9
1991	8
1992	12
1993	11
1994	9
1995	6
1996	7
1997	8
1999	13
2000	12
2001	13
2002	15
2003	8
2004	7
2005	7
2006	5
2007	7
2008	10
2010	5
2011	7
2012	5
2013	6