Syd
boy nameSyd entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #2665 in 1964, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#2665
peak (1964)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3391 |
| 1920s | #4027 |
| 1940s | #3530 |
| 1950s | #3619 |
| 1960s | #3362 |
| 1990s | #7422 |
| 2000s | #10002 |
| 2010s | #10099 |
| 2020s | #12349 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Syd are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Syd alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Syd in 2025?
- Syd is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Syd most popular?
- Syd peaked in 1964, reaching #2665 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Syd with classmates?
- Syd will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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