Sylvester
girl nameSylvester entered the US charts in 1890, peaked at #1092 in 1904, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1890–2025
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rank today
#1092
peak (1904)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1242 |
| 1900s | #1510 |
| 1910s | #2257 |
| 1920s | #2251 |
| 1930s | #2746 |
| 1940s | #3831 |
| 1950s | #4268 |
| 1960s | #6147 |
| 1970s | #7091 |
| 1980s | #9110 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Sylvester are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sylvester alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sylvester in 2025?
- Sylvester is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sylvester most popular?
- Sylvester peaked in 1904, reaching #1092 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sylvester with classmates?
- Sylvester will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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