UK girl's name
Sissi
Diminutive form of Elisabeth/Elizabeth, a feminine given name of Hebrew origin meaning "consecrated to God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sissi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sissi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5691, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2014 to 2014. 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.
Sissi is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Sissi. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sissi ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 3 girls were registered as Sissi.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sissi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5691
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Sissi mean?
The name Sissi is a diminutive form of the German name Elisabeth, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath" or "consecrated to God." This name has its roots in the Old Testament and has been popular among various cultures and religions for centuries.
The earliest known use of the name Sissi dates back to the 19th century, when it was famously associated with Empress Elisabeth of Austria, also known as Sissi. Born in 1837, she was the wife of Emperor Franz Joseph I and became a beloved figure in Austrian history, known for her beauty, intelligence, and free spirit. Sissi's tragic death in 1898, after being stabbed by an Italian anarchist, only added to her legendary status.
Another notable figure with the name Sissi was Princess Sissi of Greece and Denmark, born in 1921. She was the daughter of Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark and Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna of Russia. Princess Sissi married Prince Ferdinand of Bavaria in 1949 and lived a life of privilege and philanthropy.
In the realm of literature, Sissi appears as a character in the 1932 novel "The Sissi Trilogy" by Marie Vetsera. This series of books, which includes "The Reluctant Empress," "The Lonely Empress," and "The Eternal Waltz," romanticized the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria and helped popularize the name Sissi among readers around the world.
Moving to the arts, Sissi was also the name of a famous German actress, Sissi Löwinger, born in 1925. She appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career, including the popular "Sissi" trilogy of films in the 1950s, which depicted the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria.
While the name Sissi may have its origins in German and Austrian culture, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of the world. For example, Sissi Kayla was a Zambian singer and songwriter born in 1971, who gained popularity in her home country and beyond for her unique blend of traditional and modern musical styles.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Sissi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sissi 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 | #5691 | 3 | 1 |
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- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
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FAQ
Sissi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sissi in the UK right now?
In 2014, Sissi was ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sissi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 3 babies registered as Sissi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sissi?
Diminutive form of Elisabeth/Elizabeth, a feminine given name of Hebrew origin meaning "consecrated to God".
How many people are called Sissi in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Sissi 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.