Sidnee
A Hebrew name meaning "gift from God" or "gift of God".
Name Census estimates that about 614 living Americans carry the first name Sidnee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sidnee today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sidnee births was 1999 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sidnee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
614
~ 1 in 558,232 Americans
Peak year
1999
39 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2019 SSA rank
#11,250
Tracked since 1940
Popularity
Sidnee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sidnee from the 1940s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 284 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sidnee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sidnee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sidnees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Ohio, Texas recorded the most babies named Sidnee, while Utah, Texas, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sidnee
The name Sidnee is a feminine given name that has its origins in the Old English language. It is derived from the Old English word "sid," which means "wide" or "large," and the suffix "-nee," which is a diminutive form. The name was likely originally used as a descriptive name for someone who was physically large or substantial.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sidnee can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Sidnea," referring to a woman who owned land in the county of Gloucestershire.
In the Middle Ages, the name Sidnee was not particularly common, but it did appear in various records and historical documents. One notable person with this name was Sidnee de Montfort, a noblewoman who lived in the 13th century and was a member of the powerful de Montfort family in England.
During the Renaissance period, the name Sidnee gained some popularity among the upper classes in England. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Sidnee, Lady Herbert, who lived from 1561 to 1589. She was a writer and patron of the arts, and is remembered for her literary works and her support of poets and playwrights of the time.
Another notable Sidnee was Sidnee Poitiers, who lived from 1598 to 1685. She was a mistress of King Charles II of England and played an influential role in the court during his reign. Despite her controversial status, she was known for her beauty, intelligence, and patronage of the arts.
In the 18th century, the name Sidnee was still in use, though it remained relatively uncommon. One example is Sidnee Austen, a distant cousin of the famous writer Jane Austen, who lived from 1745 to 1822. She was a notable figure in her own right, known for her philanthropic work and her support of various charitable causes.
While the name Sidnee has not been as widespread as some other English names, it has a rich history and has been borne by several notable individuals throughout the centuries. Its origins in Old English and its connection to physical size and strength give it a unique and distinctive character.
People
Sidnee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sidnee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sidnee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sidnee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 614 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sidnee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 558,232 US residents.
Is Sidnee a common name?
We classify Sidnee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 636 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sidnee most popular?
The single biggest year for Sidnee was 1999, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sidnee is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sidnee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sidnee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.