How Many People Are Named Sydney?

Curious about how common the name Sydney is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 186,796
Popularity Level Uncommon
Probability 1 in 1,767 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 186,796 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Sydney.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 1,767 people has this name.

This classification places Sydney in the Uncommon category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Sydney

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Uncommon

Probability: 1 in 1,767 people

Total Count

186,796

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 9,383
Female: 177,413

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 27

  • Young (<30) 138,357
  • Adult (30–60) 37,203
  • Old (>60) 11,236

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 33.3%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 393
  • Alabama 2,603
  • Arkansas 1,839
  • Arizona 2,888
  • California 17,432
  • Colorado 3,371
  • Connecticut 1,880
  • DC 699
  • Delaware 474
  • Florida 7,548
  • Georgia 6,549
  • Hawaii 463
  • Iowa 2,562
  • Idaho 1,084
  • Illinois 7,701
  • Indiana 4,612
  • Kansas 2,166
  • Kentucky 3,037
  • Louisiana 2,550
  • Massachusetts 3,813
  • Maryland 3,635
  • Maine 653
  • Michigan 6,875
  • Minnesota 4,142
  • Missouri 4,474
  • Mississippi 1,188
  • Montana 472
  • North Carolina 5,960
  • North Dakota 623
  • Nebraska 1,461
  • New Hampshire 786
  • New Jersey 3,939
  • New Mexico 637
  • Nevada 1,121
  • New York 9,182
  • Ohio 8,431
  • Oklahoma 2,148
  • Oregon 2,279
  • Pennsylvania 7,296
  • Rhode Island 638
  • South Carolina 2,311
  • South Dakota 682
  • Tennessee 4,144
  • Texas 13,043
  • Utah 2,687
  • Virginia 5,348
  • Vermont 256
  • Washington 4,171
  • Wisconsin 3,516
  • West Virginia 1,095
  • Wyoming 249
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sydney?

Approximately 186,796 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Sydney, based on statistical analysis.

Is Sydney a rare name?

Sydney is considered Uncommon when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.