Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Sidonie since 1928
Babies named Sidonie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 39 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Sidonie is a French name with classical roots and a sophisticated, literary air. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1928, and while it has never been common, it reached its peak rank of 14,942 in 2004. In 2025, it remains a rare choice, given to roughly 1 in every 321,453 girls. The name's trajectory has been stable, neither surging nor declining significantly, making it an unusual but not unfamiliar option. Although Sidonie lacks a strong presence in any particular state, its European charm may appeal to parents seeking a feminine name with historical depth.
Sidonie is the French feminine form of the Latin name Sidonius, derived from Sidon, a major city in ancient Phoenicia (modern-day Lebanon). The name Sidonius was borne by a 5th-century Gallo-Roman bishop and saint, Saint Sidonius Apollinaris. It became established in France in the 19th century, partially popularized by the writer Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, better known as Colette.
“Sidonie” around the world
Where Sidonie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sid, Sido, Siddy
Variants: Sidonia, Sidony, Sydonie
Sibling names for Sidonie
Names that share Sidonie's style, for a brother or sister.
