Sydney: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced SID-nee · 2 syllables
For the surname and given name, see Sidney. The cities in Australia and Canada are named after British politician Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney (1733–1800).
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- SID-nee
- US rank (2025)
- #348
- US babies a year
- about 1,158 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
- Style
- Literary
How popular is Sydney?
Sydney was the #348 name in the US in 2025, given to 893 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 68% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #348 |
| England & Wales | #472 |
| Ireland | #690 |
| Canada | #246 |
| Australia | #432 |
How old are people named Sydney?
Half of US adults named Sydney are older than 26; most are between 19 and 41. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Sydney
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Sydney have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Sydney
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Sydney
How do you pronounce Sydney?
Sydney is pronounced SID-nee.
How popular is the name Sydney?
Sydney was the #348 name in the US in 2025, given to 893 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 68% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Sydney?
Half of US adults named Sydney are older than 26. Most are between 19 and 41.