Salley
girl nameSalley entered the US charts in 1894, peaked at #1353 in 1894, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1894–2025
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rank today
#1353
peak (1894)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1353 |
| 1910s | #3354 |
| 1920s | #4291 |
| 1930s | #3491 |
| 1940s | #3450 |
| 1950s | #4081 |
| 1960s | #5189 |
| 1970s | #7766 |
| 1980s | #7563 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Salley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Salley alive today was born around 1946, making them about 79 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Salley in 2025?
- Salley is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Salley most popular?
- Salley peaked in 1894, reaching #1353 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Salley with classmates?
- Salley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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