Sally
Pronunciation: [ s-AL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sally first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 240 babies have been named Sally in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sally is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,996 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #35,996
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Sally is also used as a girl name, ranked #1099.
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About the Name Sally
Sally is a boy name .
Is Sally a boy or girl name? Sally is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,996 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,099. Sally is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sally is currently ranked #35,996 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sally include Sal, Say, Saie, and Salkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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