The nameSydney
Sydney is an English name given to girls and boys alike. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s.
- Unisex name
- English
Meaning
It comes from an English surname, linked to the Old English for "wide island", or to Saint-Denis in another reading.
Origin
English, from a surname. The Australian city is named after Viscount Sydney.
History
Rare in France for a long time, Sydney rose in the 1990s and peaked in the early 2000s, slightly more often for girls. It is less common today.
Popularity of the name Sydney
Sydney in France
Sydney was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 860 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Sydney. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Sydney in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 25 births a year on average, against 37 in the five years before.
Sydney in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sydney mean?
It comes from an English surname, linked to the Old English for "wide island", or to Saint-Denis in another reading.
What is the origin of the name Sydney?
English, from a surname. The Australian city is named after Viscount Sydney.
Is Sydney a girl's or a boy's name?
Sydney is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.