Sydney Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Sydney

Sydney Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: sid-nee
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Sydney Name Meaning

The meaning of Sydney varies depending on its origin. If it comes from the old English place name, it means “wide island.” If it comes from the French name St. Denis, it means “from Dionysius.”

History of the Name Sydney

The name Sydney has a rich history dating back to the 18th century. It was first popularized as a given name for girls in the late 1800s, but its roots can be traced back even further.

Origins of the Name Sydney

Sydney has two possible origins. The first is that it is a variant of the name Sidney, which is a surname that comes from the old English place name “Sideneige,” meaning “wide island.” The second is that it’s a variant of the French name St. Denis, which has been used as a given name in honor of the patron saint of Paris, France.

Popularity of the Name Sydney

Sydney has been a popular name for girls throughout the years. It was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, reaching its peak of popularity in 1998 when it was the 48th most popular name for girls. Since then, it has fallen in popularity but still remains a classic and timeless choice for parents.

Sydney is a classic, timeless name that has stood the test of time. It’s a name that is just as beautiful and elegant today as it was a century ago. Plus, with its two possible origins and meanings, it’s a name that is both unique and versatile.

Final Thoughts on the Name Sydney

Sydney is also a major city of Australia and is known for its beautiful harbor, iconic Opera House and for being one of the most diverse and multicultural cities in the world.

In conclusion, Sydney is a name that has stood the test of time and remains a popular choice for parents. It has a rich history, two possible origins, and various meanings. It’s a timeless, elegant, and unique name that will be sure to make your daughter stand out. Plus, it has the added bonus of being able to name her after one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Sydney Name Popularity

How popular is the name Sydney? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	—	0	0%
1913	—	0	0%
1914	1,209	6	0.0009%
1915	—	0	0%
1916	—	0	0%
1917	—	0	0%
1918	1,182	13	0.0012%
1919	1,236	11	0.0011%
1920	—	0	0%
1921	—	0	0%
1922	—	0	0%
1923	1,190	15	0.0013%
1924	—	0	0%
1925	1,585	5	0.0004%
1926	—	0	0%
1927	—	0	0%
1928	—	0	0%
1929	—	0	0%
1930	—	0	0%
1931	1,128	13	0.0013%
1932	834	33	0.0033%
1933	739	42	0.0045%
1934	728	47	0.0049%
1935	768	40	0.0041%
1936	808	35	0.0036%
1937	819	35	0.0036%
1938	781	41	0.004%
1939	922	24	0.0024%
1940	867	32	0.003%
1941	558	113	0.01%
1942	563	124	0.0098%
1943	584	123	0.0094%
1944	620	97	0.0078%
1945	673	79	0.0065%
1946	704	87	0.0059%
1947	770	80	0.0048%
1948	828	64	0.004%
1949	639	121	0.0075%
1950	612	143	0.0089%
1951	606	156	0.0092%
1952	614	158	0.0091%
1953	823	81	0.0046%
1954	843	78	0.0043%
1955	812	92	0.005%
1956	1,105	44	0.0023%
1957	1,022	58	0.003%
1958	1,142	42	0.0022%
1959	972	71	0.0037%
1960	965	74	0.0039%
1961	996	70	0.0037%
1962	1,260	35	0.0019%
1963	932	78	0.0043%
1964	879	92	0.0052%
1965	792	111	0.0068%
1966	837	90	0.0058%
1967	925	74	0.0049%
1968	1,185	40	0.0027%
1969	1,087	56	0.0036%
1970	1,507	27	0.0017%
1971	1,191	49	0.0033%
1972	1,482	25	0.0018%
1973	2,003	11	0.0008%
1974	2,769	5	0.0004%
1975	1,372	35	0.0027%
1976	1,051	66	0.0051%
1977	2,101	12	0.0009%
1978	1,265	49	0.0036%
1979	1,241	55	0.0039%
1980	1,126	73	0.005%
1981	1,045	85	0.0058%
1982	1,022	92	0.0062%
1983	796	142	0.0096%
1984	632	228	0.0153%
1985	487	383	0.0252%
1986	462	420	0.0278%
1987	360	624	0.0409%
1988	276	880	0.0565%
1989	231	1,159	0.0718%
1990	150	2,020	0.1219%
1991	134	2,377	0.1458%
1992	124	2,707	0.1696%
1993	106	3,042	0.1951%
1994	76	4,738	0.3087%
1995	43	7,358	0.4882%
1996	39	7,258	0.4847%
1997	35	8,032	0.5431%
1998	28	8,550	0.5713%
1999	23	9,648	0.6443%
2000	23	10,242	0.6705%
2001	23	9,637	0.6396%
2002	23	9,034	0.6028%
2003	25	8,910	0.5857%
2004	27	8,364	0.5488%
2005	30	7,376	0.4824%
2006	34	6,514	0.416%
2007	37	6,029	0.3821%
2008	49	5,260	0.3403%
2009	48	5,056	0.3383%
2010	60	4,327	0.3003%
2011	65	3,971	0.2787%
2012	77	3,452	0.2422%
2013	98	3,171	0.2227%
2014	108	2,852	0.1957%
2015	122	2,650	0.1821%
2016	131	2,310	0.1602%
2017	144	1,984	0.1422%
2018	158	1,738	0.1265%
2019	190	1,507	0.1113%
2020	248	1,161	0.0912%
2021	255	1,101	0.0901%
2022	268	1,146	0.0869%

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Names Like Sydney

If you like Sydney, you’ll love these other names like Sydney.

What names are variants of Sydney?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Sydney.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Cydney		English
Cydnie	Wide meadow	English
Sidnee	Wide meadow	English
Sidney	Wide meadow	English
Sidnie	Wide meadow	English
Sydel	Princess; wide meadow	Hebrew
Sydelle	Princess; wide meadow	Hebrew
Sydnee	Wide meadow	English
Sydnie	Wide meadow	English

What names sound like Sydney?

If you like how Sydney sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Sydney.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Cidney		English
Cydnee		English

Lists With Sydney

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Siblings of Sydney

Mamas with kids named Sydney also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Lachlan	From the land of lakes	Irish
Truman	Loyal one	English
Jordan	To descend	Hebrew

Beau	Handsome	French

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Shelby Aug 23 at 7:40 pm

I chose the name Sydney because it was my sisters name who passed away.

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Brenda Mar 27 at 8:14 am

My husband and I were just throwing names out there. We wanted something that was kind of unique but not absurd. My husband kind of felt it in his soul and just knew it was meant to be Sydney, so we went with it! When it feels right ya know!!

We love the sweetness of the name, and how perfectly it goes with her middle name, Rayn. We don’t love how people have already misspelled it.

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Ali Jan 8 at 12:24 pm

I loved the show Alias and Sydney Bristow was a total badass, which I hope my daughter is someday. I also had some very cool experiences in Sydney, Australia and I’m happy it’s not a super common name.

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Charlotte Oct 4 at 5:54 am

She is named after my paternal grandfather, Sydney. And I loved the name and that it’s gender neutral

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Linda Sep 13 at 1:00 pm

I loved the horror movie scream and Sydney was my favorite character

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DORIS Jan 20 at 9:47 am

I named her Sydney because while I was pregnant I watched a movie and the main characters name was Sydney, and I fell in love with the name.

Sydney’s middle name is Rose. Which is one of my favorite flowers. And I liked how it sounded together.

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- S Aug 4 at 7:05 pm
  
  That’s my first and middle name to! Except my grandmother came up with Sydney
  
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  - Sydney Jun 24 at 2:18 pm
    
    That is my first name but my middle name is Claire and it was chosen the same way and my middle name is because of resident evil
    
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    - My name is Sydney and middle name is Claire😅 Jul 21 at 6:50 am
      
      That’s so crazy that you have the same first and middle name as me???.
      
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Elizabeth Jul 24 at 10:09 am

Growing up I always liked the name Sydney and I imagined having twins and naming them Sydney and savannah. When I became pregnant and we found out it was a girl the name popped up again and after lots of choices we decided it was the one!

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