Sidney
boy name#1323 in 2025Sidney entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #80 in 1912, ranks #1323 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1323
rank today
#80
peak (1912)
146
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #98 |
| 1890s | #109 |
| 1900s | #112 |
| 1910s | #92 |
| 1920s | #124 |
| 1930s | #159 |
| 1940s | #183 |
| 1950s | #230 |
| 1960s | #296 |
| 1970s | #409 |
| 1980s | #475 |
| 1990s | #521 |
| 2000s | #741 |
| 2010s | #1018 |
| 2020s | #1278 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sidney has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 35,000 people named Sidney are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sidney alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 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 #1323 among US boy names in 2025, with 146 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sidney most popular?
- Sidney peaked in 1912, reaching #80 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sidney with classmates?
- Sidney will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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