girl's name
Cissy
SIS-ee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 439
Cissy is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1997 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1971, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1946.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Cissy Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 89 |
| 1960s | 116 |
| 1970s | 144 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 11 |
How Popular Is Cissy?
In 1997, Cissy was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Cissy Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cissy
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cissy Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cissy over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cissy
- English SIS-ee
Sibling Names for Cissy
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cissy — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cissy
How popular is the name Cissy?
In 1997, Cissy was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Cissy a girl's or a boy's name?
Cissy is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cissy?
Cissy has 2 syllables.
When was Cissy most popular?
Cissy peaked in 1971, when 26 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.