Sydni Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Sydni is a modern English name derived from the historical place name Saint-Denis in France. It carries the meaning 'wide island' and has evolved through various forms over time. Although it lacks biblical significance, it has become popular in recent decades as a trendy and unique name choice, often associated with creativity and individuality.
The name Sydni is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South 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, Sydni 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, 'Sydni' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12173rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1695th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1050th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4336th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sydni' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sydni"
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪdni/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Sydni is a modern variation of the name Sydney, which is derived from a place name in France, 'Saint-Denis'. The name became popularized in English-speaking countries due to the city of Sydney in Australia.
Meaning
From Saint-Denis; wide island
Language Evolution
Saint-Denis, Sidonie, Sydney, Sydni
Historical Usage
Sydni gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern and trendy alternative to more traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Sydney, Sidney, Syd
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Sydni is viewed as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Sydni D. Williams, an American athlete, Sydni Paige, a social media influencer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sydni"
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 "Sydni"
"Sydni" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 12173rd of 19264 | 27 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1695th of 27321 | 1,273 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1050th of 35406 | 3,653 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4336th of 30306 | 395 |
Regional Popularity of "Sydni" 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 "Sydni" 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) |
36.47% 1344th/3685 |
62.06% 2777th/4475 |
27.49% 1428th/5194 |
29.70% 1876th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
18.66% 855th/4582 |
31.10% 1606th/5164 |
11.91% 871st/7313 |
20.34% 1518th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
58.71% 4005th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Sydni"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sydni" 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.