How Many People Are Named Sydell?

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

Sydell
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Sydell is a very rare female name, with only 113 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,910,110 Americans. The vast majority of those named Sydell are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1929.

~113
Living in US
1 in 2,910,110
Americans
1929
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Sidney
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Nostalgic Reserved Thoughtful
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

755
Worldwide Bearers
#299,029
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
727
🇵🇭 Philippines
10
🇬🇧 England
6
🇿🇦 South Africa
3
🇨🇦 Canada
2
🇱🇷 Liberia
2
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
2
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1
🇱🇨 Saint Lucia
1
🇻🇮 United States Virgin Islands
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
113 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 96
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
10
Would be 30–60 (2%)
588
Would be over 60 (98%)

All 598 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: 1929

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
74
Modern Appeal
26
International
80

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

📜 Sydell Through the Generations

Sydell has been a name that's remained stable through the decades, with its highest recorded birth year being 1929 when 55 babies were given this moniker. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 98% of the 113 living Sydells being over 60 years old. This classic name, though rare, continues to be cherished by those who carry it, maintaining its unique charm across generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 429
Illinois 6
New Jersey 5

✨ Similar Names to Sydell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sydell's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Sydell

How Many People Have the Name Sydell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 113 people in the United States currently share the name Sydell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,910,110 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sydell a Common or Rare Name?

Sydell 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 Sydell Mean?

Sydell means "creative variant of Sidney" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Sydell Most Popular?

The name Sydell reached peak popularity in 1929, with 55 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Sydell?

Approximately 113 people named Sydell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 598. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,910,110 Americans.

Is Sydell a rare name?

Sydell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,910,110 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sydell mean?

Sydell means "creative variant of Sidney" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Sydell more male or female?

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

When was Sydell most popular?

Sydell peaked in 1929 with 55 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US113
All-Time Births598
1 in X1 in 2,910,110
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age96
Peak Year1929
World Rank#299,029
Male %0%
Female %100%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.