Sylvan
boy name#1668 in 2025Sylvan entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #552 in 1912, ranks #1668 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1886–2025
#1668
rank today
#552
peak (1912)
99
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #895 |
| 1890s | #925 |
| 1900s | #795 |
| 1910s | #698 |
| 1920s | #833 |
| 1930s | #1052 |
| 1940s | #1334 |
| 1950s | #1923 |
| 1960s | #2685 |
| 1970s | #3552 |
| 1980s | #3599 |
| 1990s | #4744 |
| 2000s | #4168 |
| 2010s | #3421 |
| 2020s | #2072 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sylvan has been most popular in PA, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 1,800 people named Sylvan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sylvan alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sylvan in 2025?
- Sylvan ranks #1668 among US boy names in 2025, with 99 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sylvan most popular?
- Sylvan peaked in 1912, reaching #552 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sylvan with classmates?
- Sylvan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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