Sally
Sally: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsæl.i/
Meaning and origin of Sally
- A diminutive of the female given name Sarah, also used as a formal given name.
Etymology
A diminutive lambdacism of Sarah. Compare Hal from Harry and Moll from Mary.
How popular is Sally?
Since 1880, 205,229 girls and 647 boys in the U.S. have been named Sally (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #52 in 1939. Its highest rank for boys was #1340 in 1937. In 2025, 201 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Sally
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Sibling name ideas for Sally
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Sally FAQ
What does the name Sally mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Sarah, also used as a formal given name. A diminutive lambdacism of Sarah. Compare Hal from Harry and Moll from Mary.
How popular is the name Sally?
Since 1880, 205,229 girls and 647 boys in the U.S. have been named Sally (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #52 in 1939. Its highest rank for boys was #1340 in 1937. In 2025, 201 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sally a boy or girl name?
Sally is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 205,229 girls and 647 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.