Sly
boy name#7679 in 2025Sly entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #4505 in 1973, ranks #7679 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1973–2025
#7679
rank today
#4505
peak (1973)
10
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4782 |
| 1980s | #6315 |
| 1990s | #7965 |
| 2000s | #11255 |
| 2010s | #10838 |
| 2020s | #9122 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Sly are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Sly alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sly in 2025?
- Sly ranks #7679 among US boy names in 2025, with 10 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sly most popular?
- Sly peaked in 1973, reaching #4505 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sly with classmates?
- Sly will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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