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Summary

The name Sidney has origins in both Old French and Old English, meaning 'wide island'. It evolved from the place name Sidonie and became popular in the English-speaking world, especially in the late 19th century, due to notable figures like Sir Philip Sidney. The name has a classic charm and is currently viewed as a versatile name for any gender. There is no biblical relevance associated with it.

The name Sidney is most popular in Louisiana, 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, Sidney has been falling for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sidney' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 105th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 165th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 241st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 377th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 501st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 714th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1159th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 930th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 821st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1127th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2217th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 721st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 388th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1199th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sidney' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.