How Many People Are Named Sidney?
108,736
people in the United States are named Sidney
1 in 3,080 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#645
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0325%
Of US population
Peak Year
1918
1,939 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
SID-nee
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From the English surname SIDNEY. It was first used as a given name in honour of executed politician Algernon Sidney (1622-1683). Another notable bearer of the surname was the poet and statesman Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Gender Neutral
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 69.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
11,888
Texas
7,302
California
5,629
Louisiana
5,391
Pennsylvania
4,427
Illinois
3,949
Georgia
3,930
North Carolina
3,848
Virginia
3,097
Florida
3,037
💡 Fun Facts About "Sidney"
- 254 babies were named Sidney in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1918
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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