Sydney Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Sydney is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Sydney?
Sydney is spelled S-Y-D-N-E-Y. The name has 6 letters.
Sydney at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Sydney is derived from Old English elements meaning “wide island” or “wide meadow.”
- Origin
- Sydney is commonly associated with English origin and may derive from a place name in England.
- Pronunciation
- SID-nee · 2 syllables
Sydney Popularity in 2025
Rank#348
Recorded Births873
Rank#4,857
Recorded Births20
- Girls usage fell 60 places to #348 and recorded 231 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 785 places to #4,857 and recorded 6 fewer 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.
What Does the Name Sydney Mean?
Sydney is derived from Old English elements meaning “wide island” or “wide meadow.”
Origin: Sydney is commonly associated with English origin and may derive from a place name in England.
How Do You Pronounce Sydney?
PronunciationSID-nee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Sydney?
- History
- Sydney has been used as both a given name and a place name, linked to English geography.
Sydney 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 | 873 | #348 |
| 2025 | Boys | 20 | #4,857 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,104 | #288 |
| 2024 | Boys | 26 | #4,072 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,003 | #307 |
| 2023 | Boys | 37 | #3,228 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,169 | #271 |
| 2022 | Boys | 31 | #3,617 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,231 | #249 |
| 2021 | Boys | 38 | #3,121 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,246 | #241 |
| 2020 | Boys | 31 | #3,497 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,535 | #197 |
| 2019 | Boys | 40 | #2,993 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,757 | #164 |
| 2018 | Boys | 36 | #3,171 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,013 | #146 |
| 2017 | Boys | 40 | #2,951 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,322 | #135 |
| 2016 | Boys | 47 | #2,626 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,660 | #122 |
| 2015 | Boys | 50 | #2,486 |
| 2014 | Girls | 2,855 | #109 |
| 2014 | Boys | 50 | #2,492 |
When Was Sydney 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.
2000 · Girls
10,243 recorded births
National rank #23
1999 · Girls
9,649 recorded births
National rank #23
2001 · Girls
9,639 recorded births
National rank #23
2002 · Girls
9,034 recorded births
National rank #23
Where Sydney 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #73 | 9 |
| DE | #140 | 6 |
| CT | #175 | 18 |
| RI | #180 | 5 |
| MA | #190 | 29 |
| ND | #195 | 5 |
| WI | #230 | 24 |
| SD | #233 | 5 |