Sylvania
girl nameSylvania entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #740 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
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rank today
#740
peak (1881)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #985 |
| 1890s | #1368 |
| 1900s | #1585 |
| 1910s | #2725 |
| 1920s | #3312 |
| 1930s | #3257 |
| 1940s | #4147 |
| 1950s | #4242 |
| 1960s | #5894 |
| 1970s | #7963 |
| 1980s | #8816 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Sylvania are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sylvania alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sylvania in 2025?
- Sylvania is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sylvania most popular?
- Sylvania peaked in 1881, reaching #740 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sylvania with classmates?
- Sylvania will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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