Sally
boy nameSally entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1313 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
—
rank today
#1313
peak (1937)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3012 |
| 1920s | #3313 |
| 1930s | #1857 |
| 1940s | #1853 |
| 1950s | #2690 |
| 1960s | #3043 |
| 1970s | #4050 |
| 1980s | #6246 |
| 1990s | #7628 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Sally are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sally alive today was born around 1943, making them about 82 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sally in 2025?
- Sally is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sally most popular?
- Sally peaked in 1937, reaching #1313 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sally with classmates?
- Sally will almost certainly be the only one in school.
Torn between Sally and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle