Sy
Every Sy since 1917 — 972 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sy
Sy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,166 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 972 American babies have been named Sy. Its peak came in 2003, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Sy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #8,166 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,696 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,669 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,724 |
| 2021 | 12 | #7,041 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,848 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,367 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,554 |
| 2017 | 10 | #8,067 |
| 2016 | 15 | #6,019 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,965 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,518 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,569 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,659 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,800 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,220 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,900 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3,729 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,478 |
| 2006 | 26 | #3,872 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3,230 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,985 |
| 2003 | 33 | #2,986 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,772 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,101 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,897 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,478 |
| 1990 | 7 | #7,079 |
| 1985 | 18 | #2,816 |
| 1980 | 18 | #2,717 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,633 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,353 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,366 |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,541 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,839 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #3,723 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,801 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sy in 2025?
Sy ranked #8,166 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sy?
972 babies have been named Sy in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sy most popular?
Sy peaked in 2003, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Sy a boy or girl name?
Sy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sy rising or falling?
Sy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.