Sylvester
Male name · ↓ Falling
24,418
Total Births
1920
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Sylvester
Sylvester is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 24,418 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,688 births |
| 1890s | 2,206 births |
| 1900s | 2,975 births |
| 1910s | 3,713 births |
| 1920s | 3,311 births |
| 1930s | 2,339 births |
| 1940s | 2,236 births |
| 1950s | 2,505 births |
| 1960s | 1,521 births |
| 1970s | 907 births |
| 1980s | 782 births |
| 1990s | 235 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sylvester?
Sylvester has been given to 24,418 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1920 with 409 births that year.
Is Sylvester a boy or girl name?
Sylvester is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Sylvester most popular?
Sylvester was most popular in 1920, when 409 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Sylvester?
Sylvester first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).