Sister
girl nameSister entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #727 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1883–2025
—
rank today
#727
peak (1891)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #983 |
| 1890s | #1000 |
| 1900s | #1206 |
| 1910s | #1826 |
| 1920s | #4019 |
| 1930s | #3604 |
| 1940s | #3517 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Sister are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Sister alive today was born around 1911, making them about 114 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sister in 2025?
- Sister is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sister most popular?
- Sister peaked in 1891, reaching #727 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sister with classmates?
- Sister will almost certainly be the only one in school.
Torn between Sister and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle