Holding steady.
Popularity of Sydell since 1898
Babies named Sydell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 83 |
| 1920s | 195 |
| 1930s | 210 |
| 1940s | 70 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sydell is a vintage feminine name that experienced its greatest popularity in the early 20th century. First recorded in 1898, it saw a peak in 1929 when it ranked 617th for girls. The name has since become rare, with its trajectory remaining stable at low usage levels. Unlike some old-fashioned names, Sydell has not seen a revival in recent decades. It shares a stylistic kinship with other -ell ending names from the same era, such as Mabel and Ethel.
Sydell is considered a feminine form of Sidney, which itself originated as an English surname. The surname derives from the Old English elements 'sid' (wide) and 'ieg' (island), or from the French place name Saint-Denis. Sydell emerged in the late 19th century as a given name, primarily for girls, and saw its peak usage in the 1920s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Syd, Dell
Variants: Sidell, Sydelle
Sibling names for Sydell
Names that share Sydell's style, for a brother or sister.
