Sidney: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A wide meadow child, open and generous.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1162
- Peak
- #80 in 1912
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Sidney Means
Sidney is a boy name of English origin. A wide meadow child, open and generous.
How Popular Sidney Is
Sidney currently ranks #1162 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #80 in 1912. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Sidney
- Sidney broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #80 in 1912.
- Sidney has been a top 100 name across 173+ years of American history.
- Sidney is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Sidney
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Sidney
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Sidney.
Questions About Sidney
What does Sidney mean?
Sidney is a boy name of English origin. A wide meadow child, open and generous.
How popular is Sidney?
Sidney currently ranks #1162 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #80 in 1912. It has held steady.
Where does Sidney come from?
Sidney comes from English roots. Sidney broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #80 in 1912.
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