How Many People Are Named Sally?

205,673

people in the United States are named Sally

1 in 1,628 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#387

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0614%

Of US population

Peak Year

1947

5,279 births

Trend

β†’

Stable

πŸ“– Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: SAL-ee
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Diminutive of SARAH.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.7%
Male
0.3%

This name is Primarily Female

πŸ‘₯ Age Distribution

Average Age: 75.1 years old

Young (<30) 7,785
3.8%
Adult (30–60) 28,733
14%
Senior (>60) 169,155
82.2%

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

πŸ“ State-Wise Distribution

New York 17,899
California 17,128
Pennsylvania 14,761
Michigan 13,773
Ohio 12,796
Illinois 10,910
Texas 8,934
Wisconsin 6,411
Massachusetts 5,999
Indiana 5,624

πŸ’‘ Fun Facts About "Sally"

  • 223 babies were named Sally in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1947
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in New York

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