How Many People Are Named Sy?
Complete statistics for the name Sy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sy is a very rare name for boys, with only 877 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 376,351 Americans. The majority of Sy's are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 8 represents power, ambition, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 962 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: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sy Through the Generations
Sy emerged as a name in the early 2000s, peaking in popularity in 2003 with 33 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, but it still holds a unique place among newer-generation names. With an average age of 33, Sy's bearers are predominantly young adults, with 514 under 30, 339 between 30 and 60, and 109 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sy's American roots
📄 About the Name Sy
How Many People Have the Name Sy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,206 people in the United States currently share the name Sy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 63,667 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Sy a Common or Rare Name?
Sy is classified as 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 Sy Mean?
Sy means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sy in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Sy Most Popular?
The name Sy reached peak popularity in 2003, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Sy?
Approximately 5,206 people named Sy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,206. That works out to roughly 1 in 63,667 Americans.
Is Sy a rare name?
Sy is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 63,667 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sy mean?
Sy means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Sy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Sy are male and 0% are female.
When was Sy most popular?
Sy peaked in 2003 with 33 births that year. Current trend: 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.