Sid

Boy name

Sid has been given to 3,012 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1960.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,012

Peak year

1960 (66 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▼ -61%

Gender split

0% girls / 100% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Sid — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Saidboy

3,166 babies since 1961

Siagirl

2,795 babies since 1968

Sirboy

2,172 babies since 1967

Simboy

1,933 babies since 1880

Sydunisex

231 babies since 1903

Cidboy

213 babies since 1962

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Sid.

Davyboy

3,008 babies since 1917

Ranceboy

3,002 babies since 1882

Raynardboy

3,061 babies since 1912

Yancyboy

2,951 babies since 1886

Randleboy

2,936 babies since 1882

Rolfboy

3,103 babies since 1912

Brionboy

2,896 babies since 1945

Mickyboy

3,146 babies since 1922

FAQ

How popular is the name Sid?

Sid has been given to 3,012 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Sid peak?

Sid peaked in 1960, when 66 babies were given the name.

Is Sid a girl or boy name?

Sid is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Sid are boys).

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