Girls name · California
Sydney in California
Sydney was the 357th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 93 babies named Sydney that year. Since 1919, California families have named 16,909 babies Sydney.
Popularity over time
Sydney in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1919 | 5 | 516th |
| 1944 | 18 | 435th |
| 1958 | 12 | 925th |
| 1971 | 13 | 1080th |
| 1985 | 47 | 594th |
| 1998 | 653 | 66th |
| 2012 | 367 | 110th |
| 2025 | 93 | 357th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 516th in 1919 to 357th in 2025.
The most babies named Sydney in California in a single year was 844, in 2003. Its best showing was 45th among girls names in 2000.
Across the country, Sydney reached its best rank of 7th in South Dakota (2001). See Sydney in every state →
How popular is Sydney in California?
Sydney was the 357th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 93 babies named Sydney that year. Since 1919, California families have named 16,909 babies Sydney.
How many babies are named Sydney in California?
In 2025, 93 babies were named Sydney in California. The most babies named Sydney in California in a single year was 844, in 2003.
What is the rank of Sydney in California?
Sydney ranked 357th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 45th among girls names in 2000.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.