Salley
Girl nameSalley has been given to 416 babies in the U.S. since 1894. It peaked in 1952.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
416
Peak year
1952 (17 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1894
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Salley — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Salley.
Sibling name ideas for Salley
Same era and popularity as Salley, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Salley?
Salley has been given to 416 babies in the U.S. since 1894. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Salley peak?
Salley peaked in 1952, when 17 babies were given the name.
Is Salley a girl or boy name?
Salley is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Salley are girls).
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