Sid Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Sid originates from Old English, meaning 'victory guard'. It has evolved from historical forms such as Sigeweard and Sidney. The name is perceived positively in modern culture, often associated with friendly and sociable traits. There is no direct biblical relevance, and it gained popularity primarily in the 20th century.
The name Sid is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sid has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Sid' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1184th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1262nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1225th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2276th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5224th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4595th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4982nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Sid' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sid"
Pronunciation
/sɪd/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Sid is derived from the Old English name 'Sigeweard', which combines elements meaning 'victory' and 'guard'. It is often considered a diminutive of Sidney or a short form of other names containing 'Sid'.
Meaning
victory guard
Language Evolution
Sigeweard, Sidney, Sid
Historical Usage
Sid gained popularity in the 20th century as a standalone name and as a diminutive, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Sidney, Syd, Siddy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Sid is viewed as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with laid-back and sociable individuals.
Famous People
Sid Vicious, Sid Caesar, Sidney Poitier
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sid"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Sid"
"Sid" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1184th of 7545 | 574 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1262nd of 6773 | 545 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1225th of 7552 | 734 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2276th of 10718 | 280 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5224th of 16616 | 134 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4595th of 24088 | 294 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4982nd of 23106 | 229 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Sid" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
57.00% 786th/1379 |
55.45% 1312th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
59.07% 1390th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
58.24% 1297th/2227 |
59.55% 1447th/2430 |
51.28% 1463rd/2853 |
34.95% 970th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
57.34% 2319th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
37.83% 2823rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
50.32% 3158th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Sid" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sid"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sid" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.