Sylvia
boy nameSylvia entered the US charts in 1906, peaked at #1200 in 1907, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1906–2025
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rank today
#1200
peak (1907)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1227 |
| 1910s | #2498 |
| 1920s | #2626 |
| 1930s | #1825 |
| 1940s | #2102 |
| 1950s | #2497 |
| 1960s | #2438 |
| 1970s | #4346 |
| 1980s | #5002 |
| 1990s | #8276 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Sylvia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sylvia alive today was born around 1944, making them about 81 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sylvia most popular?
- Sylvia peaked in 1907, reaching #1200 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sylvia with classmates?
- Sylvia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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