Sally

Sally is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 223 girls in the United States.

Sally at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Sally

Sally belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Sally first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #52 in 1939, and in 2024 223 babies received the name — 205,026 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sally in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#52 in 1939
Peak year
1947
Babies named Sally in 2024
223
Total since 1880
205,026

Sally in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#144 in 1996
Babies named Sally in 2025
31
Total since 1996
2,294

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sally mean?

The meaning of Sally is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Sally a boy or girl name?

Sally is a girl name. In 2024, 223 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sally?

Sally comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sally?

Sally first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #52 in 1939, and 223 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].