Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Snyder

Name: Popularity of the name Snyder in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Snyder, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#4,542 (2015)

Total Babies

194

5-Yr Trend

-28%

1912

First Year

2024

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#4542

Peak Rank

194

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Snyder

Snyder first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 21 Snyders were born — ranking #4,542 that year. As of 2026, Snyder ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, falling sharply (-28%). In total, more than 194 Snyders have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Snyder

Phonetically similar names — useful when Snyder is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Snider
Sneider
Cider
Snide
Sider
Cyder
Smiter
Snotter
Seider
Swider
Snouter
Schneider

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Snyder

What does the name Snyder mean?

Snyder is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Snyder in 2026?

In 2026, Snyder ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Snyder most popular?

Snyder reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #4,542 that year with 21 babies given the name.

Is Snyder a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Snyder is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Snyder?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Snyder include Leyland, Olamide, Jomari. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Snyder

Snyder is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 194 births in the dataset. Snyder's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #4,542. Use the chart and map above to compare Snyder's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.