Sista vs Sister
Side-by-side comparison of Sista and Sister — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Sista | Sister |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 31 | 563 |
| Peak Year | 1922 | 1914 |
| Peak Year Births | 6 | 21 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1910ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1922 | 1883 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Sista | Sister |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 31 |
| 1890ss | — | 104 |
| 1900ss | — | 115 |
| 1910ss | — | 160 |
| 1920ss | 16 | 57 |
| 1930ss | 15 | 55 |
| 1940ss | — | 41 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1922–1938.