Total births
679
Girls' name · since 1938
Salli
Since 1938, U.S. Social Security records show 679 babies named Salli, peaking in 1956. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 679
- total births
- 1938–1991
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Salli sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 679 recorded since 1938.
Salli has 679 recorded births among girls since 1938, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1950s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1938 to 1991.
- 679 total births
- 1938–1991 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
679 girls have been named Salli since 1938, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1991.
- 679
- total births
- 1938–1991
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Salli was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
31 babies were named Salli in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Salli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Salli splits its recorded history at 1961: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1956 peak of 31 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Salli at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1938
Salli popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1938–1991
- Peak year (1956)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Salli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Salli's strongest decade.
233 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Salli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 17
1930s
17 births
- 1940s
1940s
129 births
- 1950s
1950s
233 births
- 1960s
1960s
172 births
- 1970s
1970s
100 births
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 233 births (34% of all-time use).
How Salli compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Salli's total volume
Salli vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Salli by state
Where Salli concentrates geographically, total births since 1938
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 23 | 3.4% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Salli's total US births 3.4%
Even split
23 of 679 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Salli? ▼
Since 1938, Social Security records show 679 babies named Salli. The most recent recorded year was 1991. Its busiest year on record was 1956, with 31 births.
When was Salli most popular? ▼
Salli was most popular in the 1950s decade with 233 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
Where is Salli most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Salli are California (23 births), Michigan (5 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Salli been used? ▼
Salli has been recorded in Social Security data since 1938, spanning 54 years of data through 1991.
What names are similar to Salli? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sally, Sallie, Salma, Salina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Salli's data
- Salli's decade-level peak was the 1950s (233 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Sallis (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Salli
Nearby Names Like Salli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Salli
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Salma Girl
#872 10,311 births
Salina Girl
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Salem Girl
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Compare Salli side by side: Salli vs Sally Salli vs Sallie Salli vs Salma
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1938–1991 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Salli: Baby Name Since 1938 - 679 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/salli. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Salli draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.