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Sidney

male

Meaning

"Wide Island"

Originally an English place name and surname, it is commonly interpreted as referring to a broad island or riverside locality.

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Popularity History of Sidney

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1374Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#1374

Sidney was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-142

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Sidney

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Sidney, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

18 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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