Gender: Female
Origin: Old French, French
Meaning: Name meaning 'from the city of St. Denis'
Pronunciation: SID-nee, /ˈsɪdni/, S IH D N IY
Popularity Rank: #3,434
Derived from the Old French name 'Saint Denis', which means 'from the city of St. Denis'.
The name Sydney is of Old French, French origin and means Name meaning 'from the city of St. Denis', used for both males and females., Wide Meadow, From Saint Denis, Bright Fame. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Sydney is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Canada, and 72 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SID-nee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsɪdni/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S IH D N IY
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Sydney is recorded 18,382 times globally, ranking it as the 3,434th most common name worldwide.
Sydney is most prevalent in United States of America, with 9,407 occurrences, making it the 597th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Sydney is found among 1 in every 192 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #597 | 1 : 192 |
| South Africa | #486 | 1 : 570 |
| Canada | #479 | 1 : 295 |
| United Kingdom | #1,376 | 1 : 691 |
| France | #2,531 | 1 : 2,063 |
| Nigeria | #3,207 | 1 : 4,426 |
| Netherlands | #2,416 | 1 : 1,608 |
| Italy | #8,424 | 1 : 8,759 |
| Belgium | #2,899 | 1 : 2,602 |
| Germany | #4,064 | 1 : 3,667 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Sydney from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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