gender neutral
Sydney
wide meadow, wide island
About Sydney
Cosmopolitan and worldly, Sydney brings to mind images of the beautiful Australian harbor city, evoking feelings of adventure and global citizenship. While traditionally considered unisex, Sydney has a friendly, approachable quality that works wonderfully for boys. The name has geographic associations that give it instant recognizability and positive connotations of a vibrant, multicultural metropolis. Sydney's two syllables create a pleasant rhythm that feels neither too formal nor too casual, striking the perfect middle ground. The name has maintained steady popularity across English-speaking countries, proving its enduring appeal across generations. Children named Sydney often benefit from the name's familiarity combined with its relatively uncommon use for boys, giving them distinction without difficulty. The name adapts seamlessly across different contexts, from childhood playgrounds to professional boardrooms. For parents who love to travel, appreciate international connections, or simply find the sound appealing, Sydney offers a name that feels worldly and welcoming, bridging cultures while remaining distinctly personal and individual.
Popularity of the Name Sydney
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #560 | |||
| 1881 | #854 | |||
| 1882 | #647 | |||
| 1883 | #589 | |||
| 1884 | #543 | |||
| 1885 | #354 | |||
| 1886 | #642 | |||
| 1887 | #484 | |||
| 1888 | #462 | |||
| 1889 | #442 | |||
| 1890 | #626 | |||
| 1891 | #758 | |||
| 1892 | #539 | |||
| 1893 | #382 | |||
| 1894 | #416 | |||
| 1895 | #397 | |||
| 1896 | #533 | |||
| 1897 | #547 | |||
| 1898 | #698 | |||
| 1899 | #477 | |||
| 1900 | #727 | #50 | ||
| 1901 | #588 | #45 | ||
| 1902 | #644 | #43 | ||
| 1903 | #429 | #49 | ||
| 1904 | #400 | #48 | ||
| 1905 | #409 | #55 | ||
| 1906 | #519 | #43 | ||
| 1907 | #554 | #43 | ||
| 1908 | #474 | #50 | ||
| 1909 | #486 | #41 | ||
| 1910 | #420 | #54 | ||
| 1911 | #388 | #58 | ||
| 1912 | #361 | #53 | ||
| 1913 | #341 | #60 | ||
| 1914 | #349 | #52 | ||
| 1915 | #413 | #47 | ||
| 1916 | #386 | #48 | ||
| 1917 | #423 | #61 | ||
| 1918 | #428 | #59 | ||
| 1919 | #471 | #56 | ||
| 1920 | #456 | #58 | ||
| 1921 | #473 | #65 | ||
| 1922 | #487 | #70 | ||
| 1923 | #526 | #73 | ||
| 1924 | #562 | #70 | ||
| 1925 | #542 | #82 | ||
| 1926 | #594 | #73 | ||
| 1927 | #588 | #74 | ||
| 1928 | #628 | #84 | ||
| 1929 | #654 | #75 | ||
| 1930 | #691 | #98 | ||
| 1931 | #701 | #108 | ||
| 1932 | #613 | #91 | ||
| 1933 | #623 | #110 | ||
| 1934 | #681 | #92 | ||
| 1935 | #677 | #93 | ||
| 1936 | #643 | #107 | ||
| 1937 | #603 | #104 | ||
| 1938 | #708 | #85 | ||
| 1939 | #670 | #116 | ||
| 1940 | #748 | #102 | ||
| 1941 | #670 | #108 | ||
| 1942 | #641 | #128 | ||
| 1943 | #744 | #135 | ||
| 1944 | #700 | #125 | ||
| 1945 | #648 | #115 | ||
| 1946 | #757 | #137 | ||
| 1947 | #745 | #124 | ||
| 1948 | #811 | #138 | ||
| 1949 | #746 | #169 | ||
| 1950 | #776 | #164 | ||
| 1951 | #913 | #135 | ||
| 1952 | #925 | #164 | ||
| 1953 | #823 | #161 | ||
| 1956 | #903 | |||
| 1958 | #926 | #179 | ||
| 1959 | #973 | #204 | ||
| 1964 | #944 | |||
| 1967 | #979 | |||
| 1996 | #982 | #649 | ||
| 1999 | #878 | #843 | ||
| 2000 | #997 | |||
| 2002 | #877 | |||
| 2007 | #957 | |||
| 2009 | #823 | #973 | ||
| 2013 | #963 | |||
| 2014 | #925 | |||
| 2015 | #984 | |||
| 2024 | #997 | |||
| 1954 | #173 | |||
| 1955 | #160 | |||
| 1957 | #184 | |||
| 1960 | #226 | |||
| 1965 | #255 | |||
| 1968 | #277 | |||
| 1991 | #893 | |||
| 1992 | #726 | |||
| 1993 | #871 | |||
| 1994 | #904 | |||
| 1995 | #983 | |||
| 1997 | #734 | |||
| 1998 | #839 | |||
| 2004 | #972 | |||
| 2005 | #740 | |||
| 2008 | #733 | |||
| 2010 | #914 | |||
| 2011 | #985 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Sydney
Names Similar to Sydney
Nicknames for Sydney
- Syd
- Sid
- Syddy
- Ney
Famous People Named Sydney
| Sydney Poitier | Bahamian-American actor and film director |
| Sydney Crosby | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Sydney Pollack | American film director and producer |
| Sydney Greenstreet | British-American actor |
| Sydney Chaplin | British-American actor and the son of Charlie Chaplin |
| Sydney Toler | American actor known for playing Charlie Chan in films |
| Sydney Omarr | American astrologer and writer |
| Sydney J. Harris | American journalist and columnist |
| Sydney Sweeney | American actress |
| Sydney Lotterby | British television director and producer |
| Sydney Tafler | British actor |
| Sydney Waterlow | English businessman and politician |
| Sydney Biddle Barrows | American author and former escort agency owner |
| Sydney Thomas | Welsh judge and politician |
| Sydney H. Schanberg | American journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner |
| Sydney Wooderson | British middle-distance runner |
| Sydney Vandenburg | Australian rules footballer |
| Sydney Silverman | British politician and anti-war activist |
| Sydney Bennett | British footballer |
| Sydney Box | British film producer and director |
Characters Named Sydney
| Sydney Carton | A character in Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities" |
| Sydney Andrews | A character in the TV series "Melrose Place" |
| Sydney Novak | A character in the TV series "I Am Not Okay with This" |
| Sydney Katz | A character in the TV series "Breaking Bad" |
| Sydney Schanberg | A character based on the real-life journalist in the movie "The Killing Fields" |
| Sydney Bristow | The main character in the TV series "Alias" |
| Sydney Rutledge | A character in the TV series "Suits" |
| Sydney Miller | A character in the movie "Finding Nemo" |
| Sydney Fife | A character in the movie "I Love You, Man" |
| Sydney Barringer | A character in the TV series "One Tree Hill" |
| Sydney Carpenter | A character in the TV series "Queer as Folk" |
| Sydney Bloom | A character in the TV series "The Politician" |
| Sydney "Syd" | A character in the TV series "Dead to Me" |
| Sydney Schorr | A character in the movie "The Intern" |
| Sydney Lake | A character in the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Sydney Higgins | A character in the TV series "Alias Grace" |
| Sydney Kessler | A character in the TV series "Jersey Shore" |
| Sydney Barrett | A character in the movie "Never Been Kissed" |
| Sydney Falkland | A character in the movie "Barry Lyndon" |