Snyder is of German and Jewish origin, derived from the Middle High German word 'snīder', which means 'cutter'. This occupational name was given to a tailor or a cutter of cloth. It has been widely used in the United States since the mid-19th century, with notable bearers including film director Zack Snyder.
The name Snyder experienced a notable peak in popularity around the early 2000s, with particularly high numbers of births in 2007 (13) and 2015 (21). However, there has been a consistent decline since then, with fewer than ten births per year recorded from 2016 onwards. The total number of births over this period is 186.