How Many People Are Named Sallie?
Complete statistics for the name Sallie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sallie, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 26,616 Americans today. That's around 12,399 people who carry this unique moniker. With most Sallies being over 60, it's clear this name has a strong connection to older generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 is often seen as a symbol of leadership and vision, suggesting those named Sallie might excel in guiding others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 101All 49,659 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1916Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sallie Through the Generations
Sallie peaked in popularity way back in 1916 with 917 births, making it a classic name from an earlier era. Today, the majority of those named Sallie are over 60, with only 780 under 30. This trend shows how Sallie has become increasingly associated with older generations, with its usage slowly declining over time.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sallie's English roots
📄 About the Name Sallie
How Many People Have the Name Sallie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 974 people in the United States currently share the name Sallie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 340,297 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sallie a Common or Rare Name?
Sallie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sallie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sallie Most Popular?
The name Sallie reached peak popularity in 1916, with 917 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Sallie?
Approximately 974 people named Sallie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 974. That works out to roughly 1 in 340,297 Americans.
Is Sallie a rare name?
Sallie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 340,297 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sallie mean?
The meaning and origin of Sallie are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Sallie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sallie are male and 100% are female.
When was Sallie most popular?
Sallie peaked in 1916 with 917 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.