Sydney
Sydney: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): [ˈsɪd̥ni]
Meaning and origin of Sydney
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
For the surname and given name, see Sidney. The cities in Australia and Canada are named after British politician Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney (1733–1800).
How popular is Sydney?
Since 1880, 178,296 girls and 9,404 boys in the U.S. have been named Sydney (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #23 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #341 in 1913. In 2025 it ranked #348 for girls, with 893 babies given the name.
Names similar to Sydney
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Sydney
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Sydney FAQ
What does the name Sydney mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname. For the surname and given name, see Sidney. The cities in Australia and Canada are named after British politician Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney (1733–1800).
What is the origin of the name Sydney?
Sydney is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Sydney?
Since 1880, 178,296 girls and 9,404 boys in the U.S. have been named Sydney (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #23 in 1999. Its highest rank for boys was #341 in 1913. In 2025 it ranked #348 for girls, with 893 babies given the name.
Is Sydney a boy or girl name?
Sydney is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 178,296 girls and 9,404 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.