Total births
373
Girls' name · since 1889
Sweetie
Since 1889, U.S. Social Security records show 373 babies named Sweetie, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 373
- total births
- 1889–2001
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Sweetie sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 373 recorded since 1889.
Social Security Administration records show Sweetie recorded 373 times among girls since 1889, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1889 to 2001.
- 373 total births
- 1889–2001 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
373 girls have been named Sweetie since 1889, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2001.
- 373
- total births
- 1889–2001
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Sweetie was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
20 babies were named Sweetie in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Sweetie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sweetie splits its recorded history at 1919: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1896 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1916 peak of 20 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sweetie at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1889
Sweetie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1889–2001
- Peak year (1916)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Sweetie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Sweetie's strongest decade.
97 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Sweetie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 7
1880s
7 births
- 1890s
1890s
44 births
- 1900s
1900s
52 births
- 1910s
1910s
92 births
- 1920s
1920s
97 births
- 1930s
1930s
49 births
- 1940s 27
1940s
27 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 97 births (26% of all-time use).
Sweetie by state
Where Sweetie concentrates geographically, total births since 1889
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 21 | 5.6% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 13 | 3.5% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 10 | 2.7% |
Mississippi share of Sweetie's total US births 5.6%
Even split
21 of 373 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sweetie? ▼
Sweetie has been given to 373 babies in the U.S. since 1889, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2001. 20 babies were born in 1916, its single highest year.
When was Sweetie most popular? ▼
Sweetie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 97 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Sweetie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sweetie are Mississippi (21 births), Alabama (13 births), Georgia (10 births).
How long has the name Sweetie been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sweetie since 1889 -- 113 years through the most recent 2001 data.
What names are similar to Sweetie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Swetha, Sweta, Sweden, Sweet, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sweetie's data
- Sweetie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (97 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Sweeties (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Sweetie
Nearby Names Like Sweetie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sweetie
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Sweta Girl
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Sweden Girl
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Sweet Girl
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Swecha Girl
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Compare Sweetie side by side: Sweetie vs Swetha Sweetie vs Sweta Sweetie vs Sweden
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1889–2001 (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. "Sweetie: Baby Name Since 1889 - 373 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sweetie. 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 Sweetie 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 July 2026.