How Common is the First Name Sydney?
We estimate that there are 178,450 people named Sydney who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Sydney is the 158th most common for women, and the 315th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Sydney?
The average person named Sydney is 23.39 years old.
Is Sydney a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
893 people named Sydney were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 348th most popular name for girls, and the 717th most popular overall.
The popularity of Sydney peaked between 1999–2002, when it was the 23rd most popular name for baby girls.
Is Sydney a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Sydney is mostly a female name, but there are some men named Sydney. 97.4% of people named Sydney are female, while 2.6% are male.
Popularity of Sydney in England
In 2020, Sydney was the 473rd most popular name for girls in England and Wales.