Sidney
girl name#1872 in 2025Sidney entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #258 in 1999, ranks #1872 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1872
rank today
#258
peak (1999)
105
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #654 |
| 1890s | #751 |
| 1900s | #841 |
| 1910s | #935 |
| 1920s | #996 |
| 1930s | #842 |
| 1940s | #825 |
| 1950s | #1056 |
| 1960s | #1555 |
| 1970s | #2483 |
| 1980s | #1785 |
| 1990s | #468 |
| 2000s | #393 |
| 2010s | #956 |
| 2020s | #1579 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sidney has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 22,000 people named Sidney are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sidney alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sidney in 2025?
- Sidney ranks #1872 among US girl names in 2025, with 105 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sidney most popular?
- Sidney peaked in 1999, reaching #258 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sidney with classmates?
- Sidney will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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