Silvester
boy nameSilvester entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #764 in 1884, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
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rank today
#764
peak (1884)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #792 |
| 1900s | #1208 |
| 1910s | #1713 |
| 1920s | #1686 |
| 1930s | #2221 |
| 1940s | #2304 |
| 1950s | #1939 |
| 1960s | #2118 |
| 1970s | #3931 |
| 1980s | #4050 |
| 1990s | #5749 |
| 2000s | #9471 |
| 2010s | #11438 |
| 2020s | #10821 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Silvester are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Silvester alive today was born around 1952, making them about 73 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Silvester in 2025?
- Silvester is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Silvester most popular?
- Silvester peaked in 1884, reaching #764 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Silvester with classmates?
- Silvester will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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