Girls name · California
Sally in California
Sally was the 1469th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 16 babies named Sally that year. Since 1910, California families have named 17,140 babies Sally.
Popularity over time
Sally in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 15 | 105th |
| 1926 | 121 | 62nd |
| 1943 | 369 | 41st |
| 1959 | 358 | 111th |
| 1976 | 95 | 280th |
| 1992 | 120 | 377th |
| 2009 | 25 | 1255th |
| 2025 | 16 | 1469th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 105th in 1910 to 1469th in 2025.
The most babies named Sally in California in a single year was 475, in 1953. Its best showing was 26th among girls names in 1934.
Across the country, Sally reached its best rank of 16th in New Hampshire (1939). See Sally in every state →
How popular is Sally in California?
Sally was the 1469th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 16 babies named Sally that year. Since 1910, California families have named 17,140 babies Sally.
How many babies are named Sally in California?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Sally in California. The most babies named Sally in California in a single year was 475, in 1953.
What is the rank of Sally in California?
Sally ranked 1469th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 26th among girls names in 1934.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.