Sydney
Sydney is originally an English surname derived from the place name Saint Denis in France, meaning 'from the wide island' or 'wide meadow.' It gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, often associated with the vibrant Australian city.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 794. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,974
- 2012: 3,456
- 2013: 3,177
- 2014: 2,855
- 2015: 2,660
- 2016: 2,322
- 2017: 2,013
- 2018: 1,757
- 2019: 1,535
- 2020: 1,246
- 2021: 1,231
- 2022: 1,169
- 2023: 1,003
- 2024: 1,104
- 2025: 873
- 2026 (projected): 794
Good to Know
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Sydney, Sidney, Sydnie)
- •Originally more common for boys, now predominantly used for girls
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across different languages
- •Strong association with Sydney, Australia may appeal to travel-loving parents
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
178,296
Total births since 1880
2000
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