Sydnie
Sydnie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Contraction of Saint Denis or derived from Old English meaning wide meadow.
Origin and history
Sydnie is a feminine spelling variant of Sidney, which originally derived from an English surname or place name associated with Saint Denis. While traditionally a masculine surname, the name gained popularity for girls in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, Sydnie remains a less common, distinctive spelling variant.
Popularity in the United States
5,187 babies in the United States have been named Sydnie since 1880. It ranks #2399 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2012.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.4 %)
- TX (12 %)
- OH (6.2 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- LA (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 29 |
| 1950-1960 | 34 |
| 1960-1970 | 32 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 171 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,877 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,366 |
| 2010-2019 | 579 |
| 2020-2029 | 89 |
Nicknames
Syd, Sydie
Fun facts
- Sydnie emerged as a creative alternative spelling to the traditional Sidney and Sydney during the peak of the name's popularity in the 1990s.
- The underlying surname Sidney traces back to Norman French place names linked to Saint Denis.