How Popular (or Rare) was Sydney in 2023?

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#3,276
2023 Rank
37
2023 Births
#984
Best Rank (1996)
128
Peak Year (1996)
2,003
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 46,177
Rarity Factor (2023)

πŸ“Š The Sydney Story

Sydney is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3276 in 2023 with 37 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 128 births ranking #984. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 71.1%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 46,177 boys born was named Sydney. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

πŸ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English place name and surname  |  Meaning: wide island; riverside meadow depending on source route

Sydney is a familiar unisex classic with an English surname and place-name background. It feels smart, steady, and very wearable.

The name has had long first-name use and remains recognisable thanks to its balanced sound and geographical associations. Its spelling variants have helped it stay flexible across generations.

Did you know?Sydney's modern familiarity owes as much to place recognition as to the older surname history behind it.
Similar namesSidney, Sutton, Sawyer, Sadie, Sloane

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