Sy
Boy name · Greek · Hebrew · Latin
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,269 in 1982
10 babies were named Sy in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,926 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Sy you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Sy, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sy would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySy first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1982, when it ranked #2,269. Today it's #7,679, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendSy has climbed 2,926 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Sy
Sy is a boy name of Greek, Hebrew and Latin origin. It has 2 letters and 1 syllable, starting with S and ending in “-sy”. US birth records list Sy for boys from 1917 to 2025, in 74 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1982, when it ranked #2,269 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:Greek namesHebrew namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.2 | 240,000 boys |
| 1920s | 1.5 | 649,351 boys |
| 1930s | 1.1 | 952,381 boys |
| 1940s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 boys |
| 1950s | 1.6 | 645,161 boys |
| 1960s | 1.6 | 636,943 boys |
| 1970s | 6.3 | 158,228 boys |
| 1980s | 8.0 | 125,000 boys |
| 1990s | 7.7 | 130,378 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 80,192 boys |
| 2010s | 8.3 | 119,760 boys |
| 2020s | 5.6 | 178,042 boys |
Other spellings of Sy
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Sy
What is the origin of the name Sy?
Sy has Greek, Hebrew, Latin roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Sy a boy or girl name?
Sy is a boy name.
How popular is the name Sy?
Sy ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1982 (#2,269).