UK girl's name
Sallie
A feminine name of English origin meaning "princess".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sallie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sallie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4524, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 8 births.
This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1997 to 2008. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Sallie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sallie ranked #4524 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 8 girls were registered as Sallie.
- • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sallie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4524
2008
Births in 2008
4
Latest year
Peak year
1997
8 births
Estimated living
29
2026
Meaning
What does Sallie mean?
The name Sallie is an English feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Sarah, meaning "princess" or "noblewoman". It originated as a diminutive form of Sarah, which was popularized during the Middle Ages.
Sallie can be traced back to the biblical figure Sarah, the wife of Abraham in the Old Testament. Sarah was an important figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and her name became widely used among these religious communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sallie dates back to the 16th century in England. In 1597, a woman named Sallie Whitmore was baptized in the parish of St. Mary's in Coventry, England.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sallie. One of the most famous was Sallie Holley (1818-1893), an American educator and suffragist who fought for women's rights and educational reform in the United States.
Another prominent figure was Sallie Walker Wyman (1834-1900), an American Civil War nurse and humanitarian who provided medical care to soldiers on both sides of the conflict. She was known for her bravery and compassion.
In the realm of literature, Sallie Sayward (1834-1912) was an American writer and poet who published several works, including "The Sayward Memorial," which documented her family's history.
The name also gained recognition through Sallie Buchanan (1888-1953), a pioneering American aviator and one of the first women to earn a pilot's license in the United States.
Lastly, Sallie W. Stockard (1869-1963) was an American educator and activist who advocated for women's suffrage and served as the president of the Tennessee Equal Rights Association.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals named Sallie throughout history, showcasing the enduring popularity and significance of this name across various fields and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sallie over time
The chart below shows babies named Sallie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sallie, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2008, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sallie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sallie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3623 | 13 | 3 |
| 1990s | #1964 | 16 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Sallie
- Sophie 103,803
- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Sallie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sallie in the UK right now?
In 2008, Sallie was ranked #4524 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Sallie most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 8 babies registered as Sallie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sallie?
A feminine name of English origin meaning "princess".
How many people are called Sallie in the UK?
A total of 29 babies have been registered as Sallie across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.