Holding steady.
Popularity of Salli since 1938
Babies named Salli per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1956, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Salli's real moment was 1948.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 129 |
| 1950s | 233 |
| 1960s | 172 |
| 1970s | 100 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Salli is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in Social Security data in 1938. Its peak year of usage was 1948, though it has never ranked in the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable over recent decades, with no significant rebound. Salli is primarily a Finnish short form of Sarah, but in English-speaking contexts it is often considered a variant of Sally. While no top states are documented for this name, its modest usage suggests a scattered distribution. Parents choosing Salli today are opting for a vintage-sounding but uncommon name.
Salli is a Finnish short form of Sara or Saara (the Finnish form of Sarah), as well as an English variant of Sally. Sarah is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'princess' or 'lady'. It was borne by the wife of Abraham in the Old Testament. The name has been used in Finland since the 19th century and gained some popularity in the United States in the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sal
Sibling names for Salli
Names that share Salli's style, for a brother or sister.
