Declining since 2015, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Snyder since 1912
Babies named Snyder per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Snyder's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 110 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Snyder is a rare first name with occupational roots, derived from the Dutch and German word for tailor. In the United States, it was first recorded as a given name in 1912, when it reached its highest rank at 10,695. Since then, its usage has declined steadily, especially since 2015, reflecting a clear falling trajectory. In 2025, only about 1 in 284,679 newborn boys received the name, making it an uncommon choice. Though it has never been associated with any top states or notable bearers, Snyder carries a straightforward, surname-as-first-name appeal, similar to Carter or Mason but far less frequent. Its rarity may attract parents looking for a distinctive but familiar-sounding name.
Snyder is an occupational surname of Dutch and German origin, derived from the word 'snijder' (Dutch) or 'Schneider' (German), meaning 'tailor' or 'cutter of cloth.' It was brought to America by early European settlers and occasionally used as a first name, particularly in the early 20th century. The name's use as a given name has been rare, peaking in 1912 in the United States.
Sibling names for Snyder
Names that share Snyder's style, for a brother or sister.
