Sidney

Rank 1,196th Gender Neutral

In 2022, the name Sidney was 1,196th most popular baby name for boys and 1,579th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 331 babies were named Sidney in the United States. The gender distribution for "Sidney" is 50.2% male and 49.9% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 10,204 babies in the United States were named Sidney. Today, the average age of someone named Sidney is around 41 to 43 years old.

The name "Sidney" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Sidney is Sid.

Sidney Meaning & Origin

The name Sidney is of English origin and means "wide island," evoking connotations of expansiveness, freedom, and a welcoming nature.

The name Sidney is described as energetic, adaptable and daring.

Pronunciation

Sidney is pronounced sid-ney in English. The name Sidney has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

The yellow line indicates overall rank of the name. The pink and blue area indicates the total number of girls and boys named "Sidney".

Fun Facts about Sidney

  • The name Sidney has been used for both boys and girls, making it a unisex name.

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Geography

Where is the name Sidney most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

Gender Distribution

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Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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