girl's name
Sallye
SAL-ee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,067
Sallye is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1983 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 1942, when 33 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1888.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sallye Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 7 |
| 1890s | 29 |
| 1900s | 33 |
| 1910s | 114 |
| 1920s | 150 |
| 1930s | 224 |
| 1940s | 249 |
| 1950s | 165 |
| 1960s | 65 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 6 |
How Popular Is Sallye?
In 1983, Sallye 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.
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 Sallye
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sallye Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sallye over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sallye
- English SAL-ee
Sibling Names for Sallye
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sallye — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sallye
How popular is the name Sallye?
In 1983, Sallye 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 Sallye a girl's or a boy's name?
Sallye is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sallye?
Sallye has 2 syllables.
When was Sallye most popular?
Sallye peaked in 1942, when 33 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.