Sydne Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSID-nee / /ˈsɪd.ni/English; French
Meaning
English: wide meadow; French: from the city of Sidon
Historical & Cultural Background
Sydne is a modern variation of the name Sydney, which has roots in both English and French. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with the Australian city of Sydney, which was named after British Home Secretary Thomas Townshend, Lord Sydney. The name has a contemporary feel and is often chosen for its unique spelling.
Trend Summary
Sydne has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sidney
International Variants
- Sidonie (French)
- Sydonie (French)
Famous people named Sydne
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Fictional characters named Sydne
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sydne was first seen in the United States in 1936. Sydne has ranked as high as #1173 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in Texas, California, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Sydne has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sydne (2003)
State | Births | Share |
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TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1936 | 5 |
1937 | 5 |
1942 | 12 |
1943 | 5 |
1944 | 8 |
1946 | 9 |
1947 | 7 |
1948 | 7 |
1949 | 5 |
1951 | 7 |
1952 | 9 |
1953 | 11 |
1954 | 10 |
1955 | 5 |
1958 | 7 |
1964 | 5 |
1966 | 6 |
1967 | 6 |
1969 | 6 |
1971 | 5 |
1972 | 6 |
1974 | 5 |
1975 | 6 |
1976 | 5 |
1982 | 5 |
1983 | 9 |
1984 | 7 |
1985 | 10 |
1986 | 5 |
1987 | 7 |
1988 | 12 |
1989 | 18 |
1990 | 23 |
1991 | 32 |
1992 | 27 |
1993 | 34 |
1994 | 49 |
1995 | 52 |
1996 | 59 |
1997 | 51 |
1998 | 44 |
1999 | 45 |
2000 | 42 |
2001 | 25 |
2002 | 20 |
2003 | 27 |
2004 | 17 |
2005 | 20 |
2006 | 27 |
2007 | 16 |
2008 | 10 |
2009 | 8 |
2011 | 7 |
2012 | 6 |