gender neutral
Sydney
wide meadow
About Sydney
Cosmopolitan and friendly, this name feels equally at home in corporate boardrooms and creative studios, on athletic fields and academic stages. Its gender-neutral history adds contemporary relevance while decades of usage as a girl's name have established clear feminine associations. The geographic connection to Australia's vibrant harbor city lends international sophistication and adventurous connotations. Two efficient syllables make it straightforward and memorable without sacrificing personality or charm. It ages remarkably well, suitable for every life stage from toddler to grandmother. The name projects capability and approachability simultaneously, suggesting someone who gets things done while remaining personable. It complements virtually any middle name and surname combination, offering excellent flexibility. Neither trendy nor dated, it occupies that sweet spot of enduring contemporary appeal.
Popularity of the Name Sydney
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | #885 | ||||
| 1905 | #822 | ||||
| 1932 | #807 | ||||
| 1933 | #635 | ||||
| 1934 | #664 | ||||
| 1935 | #690 | ||||
| 1936 | #676 | ||||
| 1937 | #715 | ||||
| 1938 | #745 | ||||
| 1939 | #783 | ||||
| 1940 | #761 | ||||
| 1941 | #541 | ||||
| 1942 | #543 | ||||
| 1943 | #544 | ||||
| 1944 | #612 | ||||
| 1945 | #639 | ||||
| 1946 | #643 | ||||
| 1947 | #732 | ||||
| 1948 | #721 | ||||
| 1949 | #624 | ||||
| 1950 | #594 | ||||
| 1951 | #600 | ||||
| 1952 | #604 | ||||
| 1953 | #739 | ||||
| 1954 | #785 | ||||
| 1955 | #840 | ||||
| 1956 | #925 | ||||
| 1957 | #956 | ||||
| 1959 | #893 | ||||
| 1960 | #943 | ||||
| 1961 | #960 | ||||
| 1963 | #842 | ||||
| 1964 | #806 | ||||
| 1965 | #768 | ||||
| 1966 | #762 | ||||
| 1967 | #907 | ||||
| 1981 | #954 | ||||
| 1982 | #961 | ||||
| 1983 | #788 | ||||
| 1984 | #624 | ||||
| 1985 | #479 | ||||
| 1986 | #465 | ||||
| 1987 | #365 | ||||
| 1988 | #275 | ||||
| 1989 | #230 | ||||
| 1990 | #150 | ||||
| 1991 | #134 | #138 | |||
| 1992 | #124 | #130 | |||
| 1993 | #106 | #104 | |||
| 1994 | #76 | #381 | #73 | ||
| 1995 | #43 | #274 | #35 | ||
| 1996 | #39 | #35 | |||
| 1997 | #35 | #371 | #316 | #34 | |
| 1998 | #28 | #282 | #202 | #25 | |
| 1999 | #23 | #280 | #256 | #22 | |
| 2000 | #23 | #239 | #187 | #17 | |
| 2001 | #23 | #238 | #266 | #737 | #24 |
| 2002 | #23 | #230 | #250 | #23 | |
| 2003 | #25 | #226 | #255 | #25 | |
| 2004 | #27 | #239 | #306 | #24 | |
| 2005 | #30 | #239 | #280 | #677 | #33 |
| 2006 | #34 | #283 | #386 | #39 | |
| 2007 | #37 | #289 | #47 | ||
| 2008 | #49 | #300 | #53 | ||
| 2009 | #48 | #261 | #291 | #49 | |
| 2010 | #60 | #296 | #440 | #54 | |
| 2011 | #65 | #326 | #773 | #70 | |
| 2012 | #78 | #336 | #94 | ||
| 2013 | #98 | #390 | #92 | ||
| 2014 | #109 | #391 | #117 | ||
| 2015 | #122 | #339 | #299 | #131 | |
| 2016 | #135 | #427 | #145 | ||
| 2017 | #146 | #420 | #216 | ||
| 2018 | #164 | #398 | #461 | #208 | |
| 2019 | #197 | #427 | #239 | ||
| 2020 | #241 | #507 | #226 | ||
| 2021 | #249 | #452 | #318 | ||
| 2022 | #272 | #464 | #281 | ||
| 2023 | #307 | #421 | #235 | ||
| 2024 | #288 | #358 | #234 | ||
| 2025 | #348 | #298 | #386 | #827 | #261 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Sydney
- Sidnee
- Sidnie
- Sydnie
Names Similar to Sydney
Nicknames for Sydney
- Syd
- Syddy
- Syd-Syd
- Ney
Famous People Named Sydney
| Sydney Poitier | American actress and producer |
| Sydney Leroux | Canadian-American soccer player |
| Sydney Sweeney | American actress |
| Sydney Biddle Barrows | American author and entrepreneur |
| Sydney Penny | American actress |
| Sydney Tamiia Poitier | American actress |
| Sydney Pollack | American film director and producer |
| Sydney Taylor | American author of children's books |
| Sydney McLaughlin | American track and field athlete |
| Sydney Holland | American businesswoman and philanthropist |
| Sydney Lucas | American actress and singer |
| Sydney Greenstreet | British-American actor |
| Sydney Chaplin | American actor and son of Charlie Chaplin |
| Sydney van den Bosch | Dutch Olympic swimmer |
| Sydney James | British actress |
| Sydney Pennington | American model |
| Sydney Piddington | Australian magician and psychic |
| Sydney Tamiia Toshiko Poitier | Bahamian-American actress and daughter of Sidney Poitier |
| Sydney Lotterby | British television producer |
| Sydney Robertson | American television personality |
Characters Named Sydney
| Sydney Bristow | From the TV series "Alias" |
| Sydney Andrews | From the TV series "Melrose Place" |
| Sydney Sage | From the "Bloodlines" book series |
| Sydney Novak | From the TV series "I, Zombie" |
| Sydney Shanowski | From the TV series "Hope & Faith" |
| Sydney St. James | From the TV series "Sydney" |
| Sydney Miller | From the movie "Hardball" |
| Sydney Simpson | From the TV series "American Crime Story - The People v. O.J. Simpson" |
| Sydney Katz | From the TV series "The Loud House" |
| Sydney Carmichael | From the movie "Boys and Girls" |
| Sydney Wade | From the movie "Ready Player One" |
| Sydney Strait | From the TV series "Bluff City Law" |
| Sydney Carton | From the novel "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens |