Sidney Name Popularity and Statistics
Sidney is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Sidney?
Sidney is spelled S-I-D-N-E-Y. The name has 6 letters.
Sidney Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,872
Recorded Births105
Rank#1,323
Recorded Births146
- Girls usage fell 140 places to #1,872 and recorded 12 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 48 places to #1,323 and recorded 9 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Sidney Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 105 | #1,872 |
| 2025 | Boys | 146 | #1,323 |
| 2024 | Girls | 117 | #1,732 |
| 2024 | Boys | 137 | #1,371 |
| 2023 | Girls | 128 | #1,627 |
| 2023 | Boys | 160 | #1,230 |
| 2022 | Girls | 165 | #1,387 |
| 2022 | Boys | 166 | #1,200 |
| 2021 | Girls | 164 | #1,347 |
| 2021 | Boys | 132 | #1,383 |
| 2020 | Girls | 141 | #1,510 |
| 2020 | Boys | 166 | #1,160 |
| 2019 | Girls | 179 | #1,287 |
| 2019 | Boys | 177 | #1,112 |
| 2018 | Girls | 215 | #1,135 |
| 2018 | Boys | 168 | #1,141 |
| 2017 | Girls | 225 | #1,120 |
| 2017 | Boys | 177 | #1,100 |
| 2016 | Girls | 260 | #1,018 |
| 2016 | Boys | 196 | #1,022 |
| 2015 | Girls | 270 | #997 |
| 2015 | Boys | 180 | #1,086 |
| 2014 | Girls | 295 | #916 |
| 2014 | Boys | 167 | #1,137 |
When Was Sidney Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1918 · Boys
1,879 recorded births
National rank #94
1917 · Boys
1,727 recorded births
National rank #95
1919 · Boys
1,715 recorded births
National rank #96
1916 · Boys
1,659 recorded births
National rank #95
Where Sidney Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MI | #965 | 7 |
| NY | #1,235 | 11 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SC | #743 | 5 |
| MA | #789 | 5 |
| VA | #798 | 8 |
| WA | #801 | 7 |
| TN | #842 | 7 |
| NC | #873 | 9 |
| PA | #913 | 8 |
| IL | #935 | 8 |