MallowbyNames

Sydelle

sih-DELL · of uncertain origin; possibly a feminine form of Sidney or a variant of Sidell

2025 rank (girls)
#10,107
Babies named in 2025
9
Peak popularity
1930
2025 frequency
1 in 178,585 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.

Popularity of Sydelle since 1906

Babies named Sydelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.

153146192019602000Most births 1930Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1900s22
1910s117
1920s199
1930s223
1940s85
1950s10
1960s0
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s29
2010s50
2020s19

Meaning & origin

Sydelle is a rare feminine name that first entered U.S. records in 1906. Its origin is uncertain, likely a modern elaboration of Sidney or a variant of the surname Sidell. The name experienced its peak popularity in 1930, and as of 2025, it ranks 10,107, with an estimated 1 in 178,585 girls receiving the name that year. Its trajectory has been stable in recent decades, and it has not seen a revival. The name is not associated with any particular region or state in the U.S. Sydelle remains a distinctive, infrequent choice, appealing to those seeking a name with a vintage feel but without widespread usage.

Sydelle appears to be a 20th-century American coinage, likely formed as a feminine elaboration of the name Sidney or as a variant of the surname Sidell. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1906 and saw modest use, peaking in the 1930s. Its precise derivation remains unclear, as it does not have a long historical or literary pedigree.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Syd, Dell

Variants: Sidelle, Sydell

Sibling names for Sydelle

Names that share Sydelle's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Sydelle mean?
The meaning of Sydelle is uncertain. It is likely a modern feminine variant of Sidney or an elaboration of the surname Sidell, but no definitive meaning has been established.
How popular is the name Sydelle?
Sydelle is a rare name. In 2025, it ranked 10,107 in the United States, with approximately 1 in 178,585 girls given the name that year. Its peak popularity was in 1930.
Is Sydelle a boy or girl name?
Sydelle is almost exclusively used as a girl's name, based on historical U.S. birth records.