Sid
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Sid: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2017.
Sid is most commonly a short form of Sidney or Sydney, an Old English place name meaning "wide island" or "wide water meadow," from *sīd* (wide) and *īeg* (island). It also stands independently as a name of Arabic origin, meaning "master" or "lord." The most famous bearer is Sid Vicious, the iconic bassist of the punk band the Sex Pistols, whose brief, chaotic life cemented the name's rebellious edge. In a gentler vein, Sid James was a beloved South African-born actor in the British *Carry On* films. The name also appears in the classic children's film *Toy Story*, where Sid Phillips is the destructive boy next door. While less common as a full given name in Scotland, Sid retains a cool, no-nonsense charm.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20173 babies
- Latest (2017)
- #7333 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2017
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y