UK girl's name
Sisley
An English diminutive of Cecilia, derived from the Roman surname Caecilius.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sisley is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sisley popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. 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.
Sisley is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Sisley. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sisley ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Sisley.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sisley as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Sisley mean?
The name Sisley likely originated from the French surname Sislée, which is derived from the place name Sislée in Aisne, France. The name is believed to have its roots in the Late Latin word "sicalia," meaning "a small stream."
The earliest recorded use of the name Sisley can be traced back to the 19th century in France. One of the most notable individuals with this name was Alfred Sisley, a British Impressionist landscape painter born in 1839. He is known for his depictions of the French countryside and his pioneering contributions to the Impressionist movement.
Another famous bearer of the name Sisley was Hubert Delamarre, also known as Olivier Sisley, a French actor born in 1925. He appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career, including the popular series "Les Brigades du Tigre."
In the literary world, Sisley Huddleston was an English author and biographer born in 1883. She is best known for her biographies of famous figures such as Frédéric Chopin and George Sand.
Sisley Fowler, born in 1886, was a British writer and journalist who penned several books on gardening and horticulture. Her works, including "The Gardener's Bedside Book" and "The Cottage Garden," became popular references for gardeners in the early 20th century.
Lastly, Sisley Lejeune was a French actress born in 1908. She appeared in numerous films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, including "Le Corbeau" and "Les Amants de Vérone."
While the name Sisley is not widely used today, its history can be traced back to its French origins and the individuals who have borne this name throughout the centuries. From artists and actors to writers and gardeners, the name Sisley has been associated with a diverse range of talented individuals across various fields.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Sisley by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sisley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Sisley: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sisley in the UK right now?
In 2011, Sisley was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sisley most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Sisley in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sisley?
An English diminutive of Cecilia, derived from the Roman surname Caecilius.
How many people are called Sisley in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Sisley across the 1 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.