Sylar
boy name#6803 in 2025Sylar entered the US charts in 2006, peaked at #1708 in 2009, ranks #6803 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2006–2025
#6803
rank today
#1708
peak (2009)
12
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #3841 |
| 2010s | #2578 |
| 2020s | #6260 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sylar has been most popular in WA, PA, CA.
Living bearers
About 800 people named Sylar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sylar is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sylar in 2025?
- Sylar ranks #6803 among US boy names in 2025, with 12 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sylar most popular?
- Sylar peaked in 2009, reaching #1708 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sylar with classmates?
- Sylar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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