Sydnee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Sydnee is a modern English name that means 'wide island'. It evolved from the Old English surname Sidon and has been popularized as a feminine form of Sydney. The name is associated with creativity and individuality, and it gained traction in the late 20th century. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Sydnee is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. 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, Sydnee has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sydnee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8498th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6090th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8908th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1491st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 739th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2605th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sydnee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sydnee"
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪdni/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Sydnee is a modern variant of the name Sydney, which is derived from the Old English surname 'Sidon' meaning 'wide island'. It has also been linked to the French place name 'Saint Denis'.
Meaning
Wide island
Language Evolution
Sidon, Sydney, Sydnee
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine variant of Sydney.
Variants & Derivatives
Sydney, Sidney, Syd
Modern Popularity & Image
Sydnee is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Sydnee McElroy, podcaster and physician, Sydnee Pittman, known for her contributions to art
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sydnee"
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 "Sydnee"
"Sydnee" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8498th of 9204 | 7 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6090th of 12526 | 73 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8908th of 19264 | 60 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1491st of 27321 | 1,554 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 739th of 35406 | 5,735 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2605th of 30306 | 811 |
Regional Popularity of "Sydnee" by Generation for Male 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Sydnee" 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) |
34.33% 1265th/3685 |
52.69% 2358th/4475 |
28.19% 1464th/5194 |
18.63% 1177th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
13.71% 628th/4582 |
22.71% 1173rd/5164 |
10.12% 740th/7313 |
9.35% 698th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
56.07% 2234th/3984 |
69.91% 3137th/4487 |
36.56% 2494th/6822 |
43.40% 2724th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sydnee"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sydnee" 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.