Sy
3 countries#7679 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sy was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
972 births recorded 1917–2025 · currently #7679 · peaked in 2003 with 33 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Louisiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4 births recorded 2007–2007 · peaked in 2007 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4 births recorded 2007–2007 · peaked in 2007 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3 births recorded 1988–1988 · peaked in 1988 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sy’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3782 | — |
| 2007 | #4375 | ↓593 |
| 2008 | #3646 | ↑729 |
| 2009 | #4748 | ↓1102 |
| 2010 | #5047 | ↓299 |
| 2011 | #4659 | ↑388 |
| 2012 | #4533 | ↑126 |
| 2013 | #3497 | ↑1036 |
| 2014 | #8781 | ↓5284 |
| 2015 | #7491 | ↑1290 |
| 2016 | #5789 | ↑1702 |
| 2017 | #7546 | ↓1757 |
| 2018 | #7136 | ↑410 |
| 2019 | #6104 | ↑1032 |
| 2020 | #10605 | ↓4501 |
| 2021 | #6698 | ↑3907 |
| 2022 | #8990 | ↓2292 |
| 2023 | #7289 | ↑1701 |
| 2024 | #7257 | ↑32 |
| 2025 | #7679 | ↓422 |
Frequently asked questions about Sy
Is Sy a popular name?
Yes — Sy currently ranks #7679 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sy more common for boys or girls?
Sy is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sy most popular?
Sy peaked in 2003 in United States, with 33 recorded births that year.
Is Sy rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sy’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3217 in 1917 to #7679 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sy?
At least 979 babies have been recorded with the name Sy across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Sy popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sy appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Sy?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Sy include Symon.
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