The nameSally
Sally is a girl's name, a traditional English diminutive of Sarah.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Like Sarah, it comes from the Hebrew sarah, "princess".
Origin
Hebrew, through English.
History
In France it has been given since the 1950s, most often around 1990 and in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Sally
Sally in France
1826thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2012peak year (30 births)
890babies named Sally in France since 1900
Sally was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 220 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Sally. Its rise began around 1953, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Sally in France were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 20 births a year.
Sally in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sally mean?
Like Sarah, it comes from the Hebrew sarah, "princess".
What is the origin of the name Sally?
Hebrew, through English.
Is Sally a girl's or a boy's name?
Sally is a girl's name.