girl's name
Sister
SIS-ter (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 563
Sister is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1946 it was given to 5 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 1914, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1883.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sister Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1940s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 31 |
| 1890s | 104 |
| 1900s | 115 |
| 1910s | 160 |
| 1920s | 57 |
| 1930s | 55 |
| 1940s | 41 |
How Popular Is Sister?
In 1946, Sister was given to 5 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 Sister
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sister Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sister over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sister
- English SIS-ter /ˈsɪstər/
Sibling Names for Sister
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sister — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sister
How popular is the name Sister?
In 1946, Sister was given to 5 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 Sister a girl's or a boy's name?
Sister is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sister?
Sister has 2 syllables.
When was Sister most popular?
Sister peaked in 1914, when 21 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.