Sid
A short form of the male given names Sidney and Siddhartha.
Every Sid since 1880 — 3,012 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sid
Sid is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,522 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,012 American babies have been named Sid. Its peak came in 1960, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sid stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sid year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 7 | #10,522 |
| 2024 | — | — | 22 | #4,680 |
| 2023 | — | — | 16 | #5,883 |
| 2022 | — | — | 15 | #6,105 |
| 2021 | — | — | 20 | #4,905 |
| 2020 | — | — | 14 | #6,242 |
| 2019 | — | — | 21 | #4,782 |
| 2018 | — | — | 22 | #4,588 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,289 |
| 2016 | — | — | 16 | #5,759 |
| 2015 | — | — | 18 | #5,257 |
| 2014 | — | — | 25 | #4,112 |
| 2013 | — | — | 26 | #3,946 |
| 2012 | — | — | 19 | #5,013 |
| 2011 | — | — | 25 | #4,088 |
| 2010 | — | — | 23 | #4,344 |
| 2009 | — | — | 28 | #3,811 |
| 2008 | — | — | 29 | #3,726 |
| 2007 | — | — | 28 | #3,779 |
| 2006 | — | — | 27 | #3,764 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,567 |
| 2004 | — | — | 16 | #5,207 |
| 2003 | — | — | 19 | #4,395 |
| 2002 | — | — | 14 | #5,358 |
| 2001 | — | — | 12 | #5,959 |
| 2000 | — | — | 14 | #5,262 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,688 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,330 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,417 |
| 1980 | — | — | 11 | #3,812 |
| 1975 | — | — | 16 | #2,624 |
| 1970 | — | — | 21 | #1,981 |
| 1965 | — | — | 23 | #1,665 |
| 1960 | — | — | 66 | #937 |
| 1955 | — | — | 21 | #1,720 |
| 1950 | — | — | 27 | #1,428 |
| 1945 | — | — | 23 | #1,405 |
| 1940 | — | — | 26 | #1,331 |
| 1935 | — | — | 21 | #1,536 |
| 1930 | — | — | 30 | #1,326 |
| 1925 | — | — | 31 | #1,327 |
| 1920 | — | — | 35 | #1,231 |
| 1915 | — | — | 34 | #1,121 |
| 1910 | — | — | 15 | #817 |
| 1905 | — | — | 12 | #734 |
| 1900 | — | — | 5 | #1,477 |
| 1895 | — | — | 8 | #864 |
| 1890 | — | — | 12 | #597 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 7 | #798 |
Famous people named Sid
- Sid Vicious Musician · 1957–1979
- Sid Watkins Politician · 1928–2012
- Sid Meier Game designer · b. 1954
- Sid Haig Actor · 1939–2019
- Sid Caesar Actor · 1922–2014
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sid mean?
A short form of the male given names Sidney and Siddhartha.
How popular is the name Sid in 2025?
Sid ranked #10,522 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sid?
3,012 babies have been named Sid in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sid most popular?
Sid peaked in 1960, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Sid a boy or girl name?
Sid is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sid rising or falling?
Sid is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sid?
Well-known people named Sid include Sid Vicious (musician), Sid Watkins (politician), Sid Meier (game designer).