Sister Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSIS-ter / ˈsɪs.tərEnglish
Meaning
female sibling
Historical & Cultural Background
The term 'Sister' is derived from Old English 'sweoster', which has Germanic roots. It is commonly used in familial contexts to denote a female sibling. The word has also been adopted in various religious and cultural contexts, often signifying a bond of kinship or community.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sister was first seen in the United States in 1883. Sister has ranked as high as #732 nationally, which occurred in 1914, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Sister has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sister (1944)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1891 | 14 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1894 | 13 |
| 1895 | 12 |
| 1896 | 12 |
| 1897 | 12 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1901 | 12 |
| 1902 | 17 |
| 1903 | 15 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 11 |
| 1906 | 10 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1909 | 17 |
| 1910 | 18 |
| 1911 | 20 |
| 1912 | 19 |
| 1913 | 15 |
| 1914 | 21 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1916 | 15 |
| 1917 | 18 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1946 | 5 |