Sally
Meaning: Noble, harmony — dignified character and high worth
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #99
Total births: 5,479
History: Sally peaked in the 1970s in Australia. Sally Pearson won Olympic gold in the 100m hurdles — pure Australian speed and determination. Sally Fitzgibbons is one of the world's best surfers. In Australia, Sally means athletic excellence, on the track or in the waves.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1993) | #99 |
| Babies named Sally in 1993 | 84 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 5,479 |
| Peak year | 1975 (224 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #36 |
| Years in records | 1952–1993 (40 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 32 spots |
Frequently asked about Sally
What does the name Sally mean?
Sally means “Noble, harmony — dignified character and high worth” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Sally?
Sally has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Noble, harmony — dignified character and high worth”.
How popular is Sally in Australia?
Sally ranked #99 in Australia in 1993 — given to 84 babies that year.
When was Sally most popular?
Sally peaked in 1975 with 224 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Sally a boy or girl name?
Sally is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Sallys in registered births are female.
Is the name Sally rising or falling in popularity?
Sally has fallen 32 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #67 in 1988 to #99 in 1993.
How long has Sally been recorded in Australia?
Sally appears in birth records in Australia across 40 years — from 1952 through 1993.