Sy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Sy is a unisex name of English origin, derived from Sylvester or Sylvia, meaning 'of the woods' or 'wild'.
Meaning of the Name Sy
Sy is a unisex name of English origin. It is a short form of the name Sylvester or Sylvia. The name Sylvester is derived from the Latin term 'silvester' which means 'of the woods' or 'wild'. It is often associated with someone who has a strong connection to nature and the outdoors. As for Sylvia, it is derived from the Latin word 'silva' meaning 'forest' or 'woods', symbolizing a deep connection with nature and a free-spirited personality.
Popularity of the Name Sy
The popularity for the name Sy peaked in popularity in the year 2003 with 33 births, which ranked number 6,954 out of 28,893 unique names for that year. Sy had the most male births in 2003 with 33, which ranked number 2,921 out of 12,759 male names. The number of births for the name Sy has declined sharply over the last ten years from 21 births to 8 births, a decline of -61.90%. Among males, Sy has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 21 births to 8 births, a decline of -61.90%.
Nationwide Popularity of Sy
- 20 Year Trend of Sy: -65.22%
- 10 Year Trend of Sy: -61.90%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Sy: -61.90%
Popularity of Sy by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Sy. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Sy in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Sy is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Sy
- Total Births of Sy: 7 (-9.20%)
- Male Births of Sy: 7 (-9.20%)
Given the downward trend of Sy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.20% decrease in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. Male births for Sy have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 7 male births in 2024, a decrease of -9.20%.