Silva
girl nameSilva entered the US charts in 1892, peaked at #1450 in 1892, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1892–2025
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rank today
#1450
peak (1892)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1450 |
| 1900s | #1758 |
| 1910s | #2979 |
| 1920s | #3381 |
| 1930s | #3260 |
| 1940s | #3839 |
| 1950s | #4289 |
| 1960s | #3475 |
| 1970s | #4827 |
| 1980s | #6018 |
| 1990s | #7951 |
| 2000s | #13047 |
| 2010s | #14878 |
| 2020s | #13462 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Silva are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Silva alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Silva in 2025?
- Silva is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Silva most popular?
- Silva peaked in 1892, reaching #1450 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Silva with classmates?
- Silva will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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