Sylvia
girl name#300 in 2025Sylvia entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #50 in 1937, ranks #300 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#300
rank today
#50
peak (1937)
1,017
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #178 |
| 1890s | #145 |
| 1900s | #117 |
| 1910s | #75 |
| 1920s | #104 |
| 1930s | #79 |
| 1940s | #82 |
| 1950s | #105 |
| 1960s | #142 |
| 1970s | #215 |
| 1980s | #270 |
| 1990s | #413 |
| 2000s | #531 |
| 2010s | #510 |
| 2020s | #415 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sylvia has been most popular in PA, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 136,000 people named Sylvia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sylvia alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sylvia in 2025?
- Sylvia ranks #300 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,017 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sylvia most popular?
- Sylvia peaked in 1937, reaching #50 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sylvia with classmates?
- Sylvia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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