NAME PROFILE
Sydney
Sydney is derived from an Old English surname meaning 'wide island' or 'south of the river.' It carries a sense of adventure and cosmopolitan charm, evoking images of bustling city life and natural beauty.
Key Stats
| Total births | 187,700 |
| Gender | Female (2% / 98%) |
| Peak year | 2000 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 26%NY — 24%TX — 19%PA — 17%IL — 14%
Notable People
Sydney Poitier (Actor, *Lilies of the Field*) · Sydney Sweeney (Actress, *Euphoria*) · Sydney McLaughlin (Athlete, Olympic gold medalist) · Sydney Carton (Fictional character in *A Tale of Two Cities*) · Sydney Opera House (Iconic architectural landmark in Australia)
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