A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Sye since 1914
Babies named Sye per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sye's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 8 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 8 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Sye is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1914, when it reached its peak rank of 12,008. After declining in use, it has seen a modest revival since 2022. The name's etymology is unclear; it may be a modern respelling of the Arabic Syed or a creative invention. While not tied to any particular state or cultural tradition, Sye's simplicity and unconventional spelling give it a modern, minimalist appeal.
The name Sye is a modern and rare given name, possibly a creative respelling of the Arabic name Syed (meaning 'lord' or 'master') or a shortened form of names like Sylvester. Its usage in the United States has been sporadic, with a slight resurgence since 2022.
Sibling names for Sye
Names that share Sye's style, for a brother or sister.
