Syid
An Arabic name meaning "master", derived from the term "sayyid".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Syid. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Syid today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Syid births was 1980 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Syid. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Syid. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1980
5 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1980 SSA rank
#7,178
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Syid: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Syid 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 Syid during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Syid
The name Syid is derived from the Arabic word "sayyid," which means "master" or "lord." It has its origins in the Middle East and the Islamic culture, dating back to the 7th century AD.
In the early days of Islam, the term "sayyid" was used as an honorific title for the descendants of the Prophet Muhammad through his grandson, Husayn ibn Ali. It was a mark of respect and a recognition of their lineage and spiritual authority.
The name Syid has been documented in various historical texts and religious manuscripts throughout the centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances is in the writings of the Islamic scholar and theologian, Al-Ghazali, who lived from 1058 to 1111 AD.
Historically, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Syid or its variations. One prominent example is Syid Ali Khan Bahadur, an Indian military leader and statesman who lived from 1786 to 1859. He played a crucial role in the defense of the British East India Company's territories during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Another famous bearer of the name was Syid Muhammad Naquib al-Attas, a Malaysian philosopher and scholar who lived from 1931 to 2023. He made significant contributions to the field of Islamic metaphysics and the study of traditional Islamic thought.
In the literary realm, Syid Qutb, an Egyptian author and Islamic theorist (1906-1966), left a lasting impact with his writings on Islamic revivalism and social justice.
Syid Mujtaba Ali, a Bengali writer and scholar (1904-1974), is renowned for his works that captured the essence of rural life in Bengal and the struggles of the Muslim community during the Partition of India.
Syid Ameer Ali, an Indian jurist and politician (1849-1928), played a pivotal role in promoting the study of Islamic law and advocating for religious tolerance and understanding between different communities.
It's worth noting that while the name Syid has its roots in the Islamic tradition, it has transcended cultural boundaries and is found in various regions and communities around the world, reflecting the diverse global influence of Arabic naming traditions.
People
Syid + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Syid 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
Syid: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Syid?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Syid 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Syid a common name?
We classify Syid as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Syid most popular?
The single biggest year for Syid was 1980, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Syid is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Syid in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Syid a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Syid in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Syid still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Syid in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Syid can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Syid?
You can see how many Americans are named Syid on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.