Sylar
girl nameSylar entered the US charts in 2007, peaked at #13347 in 2011, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2007–2025
—
rank today
#13347
peak (2011)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #15491 |
| 2010s | #14750 |
| 2020s | #15141 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Sylar are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Sylar is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sylar in 2025?
- Sylar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sylar most popular?
- Sylar peaked in 2011, reaching #13347 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sylar with classmates?
- Sylar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
Torn between Sylar and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle