Sidney
Male name · ↓ Falling
7,902
Total Births
1918
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Sidney
Sidney is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1910s with significant usage. Approximately 47,330 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 3,196 births |
| 1890s | 3,664 births |
| 1900s | 4,363 births |
| 1910s | 8,602 births |
| 1920s | 6,853 births |
| 1930s | 4,294 births |
| 1940s | 4,013 births |
| 1950s | 3,918 births |
| 1960s | 2,712 births |
| 1970s | 1,517 births |
| 1980s | 1,292 births |
| 1990s | 1,482 births |
| 2000s | 1,045 births |
| 2010s | 379 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sidney?
Sidney has been given to 7,902 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1918 with 962 births that year.
Is Sidney a boy or girl name?
Sidney is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Sidney most popular?
Sidney was most popular in 1918, when 962 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Sidney?
Sidney first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).