Sydney
girl name#348 in 2025Sydney entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #23 in 1999, ranks #348 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1886–2025
#348
rank today
#23
peak (1999)
873
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #982 |
| 1890s | #1366 |
| 1900s | #1447 |
| 1910s | #1275 |
| 1920s | #1501 |
| 1930s | #822 |
| 1940s | #633 |
| 1950s | #793 |
| 1960s | #916 |
| 1970s | #1268 |
| 1980s | #622 |
| 1990s | #76 |
| 2000s | #32 |
| 2010s | #117 |
| 2020s | #284 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sydney has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 174,000 people named Sydney are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sydney alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sydney in 2025?
- Sydney ranks #348 among US girl names in 2025, with 873 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sydney most popular?
- Sydney peaked in 1999, reaching #23 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sydney with classmates?
- Sydney will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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