Sylvester
boy name#2207 in 2025Sylvester entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #126 in 1889, ranks #2207 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2207
rank today
#126
peak (1889)
64
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #169 |
| 1890s | #159 |
| 1900s | #152 |
| 1910s | #165 |
| 1920s | #201 |
| 1930s | #231 |
| 1940s | #265 |
| 1950s | #289 |
| 1960s | #408 |
| 1970s | #540 |
| 1980s | #628 |
| 1990s | #1064 |
| 2000s | #1788 |
| 2010s | #2060 |
| 2020s | #2187 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sylvester has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 18,000 people named Sylvester are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sylvester 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 Sylvester in 2025?
- Sylvester ranks #2207 among US boy names in 2025, with 64 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sylvester most popular?
- Sylvester peaked in 1889, reaching #126 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sylvester with classmates?
- Sylvester will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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