Sidney
sid-nee
US Popularity:1908
Origin:British
Meaning:Wide island
Possibly most well-known for being a variation of one of Australia’s most iconic cities, Sidney is a gender-neutral name that has been growing in popularity for boys. Ironically, this name doesn’t originate in Australia but in the United Kingdom. Meaning “wide island,” this definition emits images of the Sydney harbor. Sidney is a fitting choice for any girl or boy and comes with the cute nickname Sid. If you’re looking to pay homage to your Australian roots, this alternate spelling of one of the country’s most famous cities is an excellent choice.
Famous People Named Sidney
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Sidney PoitierActor
- Sidney SheldonNovelist
How Popular Is The Name Sidney?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Sidney is currently #1268 on The Bump
Boy:Sidney is currently #699 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Sidney is currently #911 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Sidney is currently #1908 in U.S. births
Boy:Sidney is currently #1374 in U.S. births
Girl:Sidney is currently #1734 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#1734
in 2024
- 91
from 2023
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