Girl nameNot in the current top charts
Sister
//ˈsɪstɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19146 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sister's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Sister's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sister |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1891 | 14 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1894 | 13 |
| 1895 | 12 |
| 1896 | 12 |
| 1897 | 12 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1901 | 12 |
| 1902 | 17 |
| 1903 | 15 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 11 |
| 1906 | 10 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1909 | 17 |
| 1910 | 18 |
| 1911 | 20 |
| 1912 | 19 |
| 1913 | 15 |
| 1914 | 21 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1916 | 15 |
| 1917 | 18 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1946 | 5 |
Sister through the decades
- Sister peaked in 1914, when 21 babies were named Sister in the US.