Sydney
boy name#4857 in 2025Sydney entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #340 in 1913, ranks #4857 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#4857
rank today
#340
peak (1913)
20
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #528 |
| 1890s | #515 |
| 1900s | #506 |
| 1910s | #396 |
| 1920s | #547 |
| 1930s | #656 |
| 1940s | #717 |
| 1950s | #933 |
| 1960s | #1086 |
| 1970s | #1547 |
| 1980s | #1542 |
| 1990s | #1146 |
| 2000s | #1668 |
| 2010s | #2548 |
| 2020s | #3732 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sydney has been most popular in CA, TX, GA.
Living bearers
About 4,700 people named Sydney are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sydney alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 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 #4857 among US boy names in 2025, with 20 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sydney most popular?
- Sydney peaked in 1913, reaching #340 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sydney with classmates?
- Sydney will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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