How Many People Are Named Sid?

Complete statistics for the name Sid: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sid
Very Rare
Hebrew

Sid's origins trace back to a Hebrew word meaning 'leader', making it a rare gem among names, with just 1,530 people bearing it today, or 1 in 215,692 Americans. That's a pretty exclusive club! Most Sids are over 60, showing how this name has aged gracefully.

~234
Living in US
1 in 1,416,450
Americans
1960
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Leader
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure, suggesting that people named Sid might thrive in dynamic environments.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,756
Worldwide Bearers
#9,562
Global Rank
🇦🇺 Australia
1,055
🇫🇷 France
930
🇪🇬 Egypt
607
🇳🇿 New Zealand
515
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
458
🇷🇺 Russia
427
🇵🇭 Philippines
426
🇧🇷 Brazil
416
🇸🇴 Somalia
359
🇪🇸 Spain
309

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,530 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 73
523
Would be under 30 (17%)
391
Would be 30–60 (13%)
2,091
Would be over 60 (70%)

All 3,005 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1960

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
73
Modern Appeal
37
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sid Through the Generations

Sid has been around for generations, peaking in popularity in 1960 when 66 babies were named Sid. Today, there are 1,530 Sids living in the US, with the majority being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a classic, old-school name that's slowly declining in usage, but still cherished by those who carry it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 152
Texas 90
New York 64
Alabama 36
Mississippi 19
Arkansas 5
Georgia 5
Illinois 5
Michigan 5
Pennsylvania 5

⭐ Famous People Named Sid

Sid is a nickname deriving from the given name Sidney, Siddhartha, Sidonia, Siddiq or Sidra, though it is also used by people with other given names.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sid's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Sid

How Many People Have the Name Sid?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 234 people in the United States currently share the name Sid. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,416,450 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sid a Common or Rare Name?

Sid is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Sid Mean?

Sid means "leader" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sid in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Sid Most Popular?

The name Sid reached peak popularity in 1960, with 66 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sid?

Approximately 234 people named Sid live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 234. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,416,450 Americans.

Is Sid a rare name?

Sid is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,416,450 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sid mean?

Sid means "leader" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Sid more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Sid are male and 0% are female.

When was Sid most popular?

Sid peaked in 1960 with 66 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US234
All-Time Births234
1 in X1 in 1,416,450
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age73
Peak Year1960
World Rank#9,562
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.