Holding steady.
Popularity of Syndey since 1988
Babies named Syndey per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 156 |
| 2000s | 142 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Syndey is a variant spelling of Sydney, a name that has been in use in the United States since at least 1988. As a relatively uncommon spelling, it has not appeared in the top 1000 rankings. Its peak year was 2001, when it saw its highest usage. In the 2000s decade, the name experienced a modest but stable presence. The name's trajectory suggests that it has remained a niche choice, never achieving widespread popularity. Its top states are not recorded due to its rarity, and similar names include Sydney, the more common form. Syndey represents a creative respelling of a familiar name.
Syndey is a variant spelling of Sydney, which itself originated as a Norman French surname from Saint Denis, but was later associated with the English place name Sydney, derived from Old English 'sīd' (wide) and 'īeg' (island). The name gained popularity as a feminine given name in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Synd, Dey
Sibling names for Syndey
Names that share Syndey's style, for a brother or sister.
