Sissi
A girl's name of German origin with 74 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a diminutive of the female given name Elisabeth
Sissi is a girl's baby name of German origin, a diminutive of Elisabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath.' Sissi is famous as the nickname of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (1837–1898), known for her extraordinary beauty, independence, and tragic assassination — one of the most romanticized figures in European royal history.
Sissi carries the glamour of Habsburg royalty in a form that's light and affectionate. A name made famous by an empress but worn with complete accessibility — imperial history packaged in four gentle letters.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Sissi is rooted in the German tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2000 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Sissi’s rarity (74 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sissi has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2000.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25 | #16232 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 49 | #14217 | — |
The Story of Sissi
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2000, Sissi is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Sissi are most likely born between 2000 and 2010.
How rare is Sissi?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sissi is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2000, peaked in the 2000s with 49 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Sissi by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 2000–2014)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | #16248 |
| 2013 | 8 | #13003 |
| 2012 | 5 | #19173 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16505 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19813 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17327 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13645 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17739 |
| 2001 | 10 | #10010 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6765 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2000–2014