Declining since 2000, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Sydnee since 1945
Babies named Sydnee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 47 |
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 211 |
| 1990s | 2,542 |
| 2000s | 3,842 |
| 2010s | 1,374 |
| 2020s | 154 |
Meaning & origin
Sydnee is a modern feminine spelling variant of Sydney, a name that gained popularity in the United States during the 1990s and 2000s. The name first entered U.S. records in 1945, but its peak came in 2003, when it ranked highest among its variant forms. Since then, its usage has declined steadily; by 2025, it had fallen to rank 7,491, with approximately 1 in every 114,805 newborns receiving the name. The trajectory since 2000 shows a clear downward trend, reflecting a broader shift away from creative spellings of established names. Sydnee has not been strongly associated with any particular region and is considered a stylish choice for parents seeking a feminine, phonetically spelled version of Sydney.
Sydnee is a modern variant spelling of Sydney. The name Sydney originated as a transferred use of the English place name, which itself derives from Old English 'sīd' (wide) and 'ēg' (island). Alternatively, it may be a contraction of the French 'Saint Denis'. The spelling 'Sydnee' emerged in the late 20th century as a phonetic feminine variant, particularly in the United States during the 1990s and 2000s.
Where Sydnee is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Syd
Sibling names for Sydnee
Names that share Sydnee's style, for a brother or sister.
