94,347births recorded
12Countries
1Variants
1927Peak · British Columbia
#203England & Wales 2025
Sidney is a boy name family recorded 94,347 times in 12 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#203 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1927, at 178.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Sidney
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney | English | 84,202 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1323 | 1912 | ▼ 9 % |
| Sidney | English | 5,048 | 🏴 England & Wales | #203 | 2021 | ▲ 22 % |
| Sidney | English | 2,329 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #907 | 1917 | ▼ 38 % |
| Sidney | English | 1,530 | 🇫🇷 France | #2794 | 1984 | ▲ 26 % |
| Sidney | English | 563 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #493 | 1927 | new |
| Sidney | English | 339 | 🇨🇦 Québec | #555 | 2007 | ▲ 5 % |
Questions about Sidney
How popular is the name Sidney?
In 2025 it ranked #203 in England & Wales. Official registers record 94,347 births across 12 countries.
When was Sidney most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1927, at 178.7 births per 100,000.
Is Sidney a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Sidney is a boy name.