Sister vs Sissy
Side-by-side comparison of Sister and Sissy - popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Sister | Sissy |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 563 | 710 |
| Peak Year | 1914 | 1981 |
| Peak Year Births | 21 | 27 |
| Peak Decade | 1910s | 1980s |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1883 | 1944 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Sister | Sissy |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 31 | - |
| 1890s | 104 | - |
| 1900s | 115 | - |
| 1910s | 160 | - |
| 1920s | 57 | - |
| 1930s | 55 | - |
| 1940s | 41 | 13 |
| 1950s | - | 103 |
| 1960s | - | 141 |
| 1970s | - | 105 |
| 1980s | - | 158 |
| 1990s | - | 83 |
| 2000s | - | 84 |
| 2010s | - | 23 |
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, 1883–1946.