Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Sydney.
National Rank (2025)
#348
All-Time Peak Rank
#23 (1999)
Total U.S. Births
178,296
Unisex Distribution5.0% Boy / 95.0% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Sydney Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Sydney
According to SSA data, Sydney achieved its highest historical rank of #23 in 1999. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2000 with 10,243 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 67.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 125 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Sydney scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-67.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record10,243Births in 2000
Years in Top 100
20yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
125Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:14
1890s:23
1900s:84
1910s:265
1920s:306
1930s:798
1940s:1,512
1950s:1,522
1960s:1,346
1970s:929
1980s:4,587
1990s:55,756
2000s:76,444
2010s:28,084
2020s:6,626
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesSyd-ney
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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