Sid
Sid is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Wide meadow, or associated with Saint-Denis.
Origin and history
Sid originated primarily as a short form of Sidney, which traces back either to Saint-Denis or Old English elements meaning wide meadow. It has been used as an independent given name for centuries, particularly in English-speaking regions. In the U.S., it remains a classic, recognizable, but relatively infrequent choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,007 babies in the United States have been named Sid since 1880. It ranks #2355 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1833.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.9 %)
- TX (23 %)
- NY (16.4 %)
- AL (9.2 %)
- MS (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 98 |
| 1890-1900 | 107 |
| 1900-1910 | 82 |
| 1910-1920 | 231 |
| 1920-1930 | 328 |
| 1930-1940 | 307 |
| 1940-1950 | 335 |
| 1950-1960 | 325 |
| 1960-1970 | 372 |
| 1970-1980 | 147 |
| 1980-1990 | 95 |
| 1990-2000 | 80 |
| 2000-2010 | 197 |
| 2010-2019 | 209 |
| 2020-2029 | 94 |
Famous people named Sid
- Sid Caesar: Comedian, Actor
- Sid Vicious: Musician, Bassist
- Sid Luckman: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- Sid developed as a familiar contraction of Sidney, which originally derived from an English place name or Saint-Denis.
- The name gained widespread modern recognition through fictional characters, such as Sid in the Ice Age film franchise.