The nameSidney
Sidney is a unisex English name taken from a surname. In France it was mostly given in the 1990s and 2000s.
- Unisex name
- English
Meaning
Sidney comes from an English place name, linked to the Old English sid, "wide", and eg, "island". It has also been linked to Saint-Denis.
Origin
English. It is also spelled Sydney.
History
Sidney has been given in France since the 1910s and peaked in the early 2000s.
Famous people named Sidney
- Sidney Bechet, jazz musician
- Sidney Poitier, American actor
Popularity of the name Sidney
Sidney in France
Sidney was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 770 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Sidney. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Sidney in France were born before 2000. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 15 births a year on average, against 31 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sidney in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sidney mean?
Sidney comes from an English place name, linked to the Old English sid, "wide", and eg, "island". It has also been linked to Saint-Denis.
What is the origin of the name Sidney?
English. It is also spelled Sydney.
Is Sidney a girl's or a boy's name?
Sidney is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.
What are the variants of the name Sidney?
Variants and related names of Sidney include Sid.
Who are famous people named Sidney?
Sidney Bechet, jazz musician; Sidney Poitier, American actor.