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Sallie

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Pronounced SAL-ee /ˈsæl.i/High

Meaning: A -ie spelling of Sally — a pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew Sarah, 'a princess, a noblewoman'Medium

In 30 seconds: A princess: Sallie spells Sally — a pet of Sarah, 'a princess'. Sweet, vintage, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA -ie spelling of Sally — a pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew Sarah, 'a princess, a noblewoman'
U.S. rank (2025)#4340 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births33 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 49,961

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191618802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sallie is a -ie spelling of Sally — a pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew Sarah, 'a princess, a noblewoman'. The biblical Sarah was the wife of Abraham and mother of nations. A sweet, vintage, Southern-flavored name (nickname Sal).

It registers thinly today. Rare now, a-princess at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Sarah means 'a princess, a noblewoman' (Hebrew) — Sally is its sweet pet form, and Sallie a vintage -ie spelling (said 'SAL-ee').
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Sally — root etymology

Variations

SallySalleeSarah

Nicknames

Sal

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If you like Sallie…

Sally— the standard spelling
Sadie— a kin Sarah pet form
Sarah— the full name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sallie mean?

Sallie spells Sally — a pet of Sarah, Hebrew 'a princess, a noblewoman'.

How do you pronounce Sallie?

It's said SAL-ee /ˈsæl.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sallie a boy or girl name?

Sallie is a girl's name.

How popular is Sallie?

Sallie is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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