How Many People Are Named Sissy?
Complete statistics for the name Sissy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sissy is a very rare female name, with only 659 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 500,656 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1981 with 27 births, but its current trend remains stable.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 48All 710 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: 1981Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sissy Through the Generations
Sissy has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1981 when 27 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Sissy are adults, with 50% falling within the 30-60 age range, and 32% being over 60. This distribution suggests a name that's been around long enough to have a significant older generation while still maintaining a small but loyal following among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sissy's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sissy
How Many People Have the Name Sissy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 659 people in the United States currently share the name Sissy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 500,656 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sissy a Common or Rare Name?
Sissy 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.
What Does the Name Sissy Mean?
Sissy means "creative variant of Sis" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sissy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sissy Most Popular?
The name Sissy reached peak popularity in 1981, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Sissy?
Approximately 659 people named Sissy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 710. That works out to roughly 1 in 500,656 Americans.
Is Sissy a rare name?
Sissy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 500,656 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sissy mean?
Sissy means "creative variant of Sis" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sissy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sissy are male and 100% are female.
When was Sissy most popular?
Sissy peaked in 1981 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.