Princess
Originally a diminutive of Sarah, Sally evolved into a standalone name in the 18th century. It shares the Hebrew root meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman' and was extremely popular in the mid-20th century.
Less common today
Sally isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #450 in 1990.
First American woman in space
Academy Award-winning actress
Irish novelist of Normal People
Daughter of Don Draper · Mad Men
Charlie Brown's younger sister · Peanuts
Protagonist played by Meg Ryan · When Harry Met Sally
Cabaret singer and protagonist · Cabaret
British actress
Olympic gold medalist hurdler
Former United States Deputy Attorney General
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
