Sallie
Sallie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Princess.
Origin and history
Sallie is a classic English diminutive of Sally or Sarah, which traces back to the Biblical Hebrew name meaning princess. Popular in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it remains a charming vintage choice today. Its modern usage is rare, appealing primarily to parents seeking traditional diminutives as standalone names.
Popularity in the United States
49,961 babies in the United States have been named Sallie since 1880. It ranks #585 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1966.
States where it is most popular
- NC (12.3 %)
- GA (11.6 %)
- SC (9.5 %)
- AL (8.9 %)
- VA (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 4,840 |
| 1890-1900 | 5,580 |
| 1900-1910 | 5,306 |
| 1910-1920 | 7,378 |
| 1920-1930 | 7,309 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,460 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,128 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,991 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,284 |
| 1970-1980 | 882 |
| 1980-1990 | 659 |
| 1990-2000 | 451 |
| 2000-2010 | 319 |
| 2010-2019 | 239 |
| 2020-2029 | 135 |
Famous people named Sallie
- Sallie Mae: Organization
Fun facts
- Sallie was a top 100 name in the United States throughout the late 19th century.
- It originated as an alternative spelling of Sally, which developed as a medieval English nickname for Sarah.