Syd is a unisex name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 231 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 123 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Syd per year — United States (1903–2024). United States peaked in 1912 (16/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2007 (11/yr).
Syd reached its peak in 1912, when it was the #2454 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1910s name.
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