Sidney
Peaked at #80 nationally in 1912, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Sidney has been recorded 23% of the time for girls and 77% of the time for boys.
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Sidney — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#258
in 1999
Current rank
#1734
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Sidney reached its peak popularity for girls in 1999, ranking #258 nationally with 1,218 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #916 (2014) to #1734 (2024) — a 47% drop.
As of 2024, Sidney ranks #1734 nationally for girls, with 117 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,734 | 117 |
| 2023 | #1,633 | 128 |
| 2022 | #1,393 | 165 |
| 2021 | #1,349 | 164 |
| 2020 | #1,514 | 141 |
| 2019 | #1,289 | 179 |
| 2018 | #1,139 | 215 |
| 2017 | #1,122 | 225 |
Sidney — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#80
in 1912
Current rank
#1374
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Sidney reached its peak popularity for boys in 1912, ranking #80 nationally with 1,003 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1141 (2014) to #1374 (2024) — a 17% drop.
As of 2024, Sidney ranks #1374 nationally for boys, with 137 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,374 | 137 |
| 2023 | #1,232 | 160 |
| 2022 | #1,203 | 166 |
| 2021 | #1,393 | 132 |
| 2020 | #1,164 | 166 |
| 2019 | #1,116 | 176 |
| 2018 | #1,149 | 168 |
| 2017 | #1,102 | 177 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Sidney most popular?
Sidney was most popular in 1912, when it ranked #80 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Sidney becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Sidney?
At least 108,736 babies have been recorded with the name Sidney in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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