Sylvia
Female name · ↓ Falling
106,499
Total Births
1937
Peak Year
#426
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Sylvia
Sylvia is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1930s with significant usage. Approximately 106,499 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,856 births |
| 1890s | 3,420 births |
| 1900s | 5,491 births |
| 1910s | 13,167 births |
| 1920s | 11,298 births |
| 1930s | 14,069 births |
| 1940s | 15,105 births |
| 1950s | 15,901 births |
| 1960s | 11,247 births |
| 1970s | 4,976 births |
| 1980s | 3,597 births |
| 1990s | 2,456 births |
| 2000s | 1,985 births |
| 2010s | 1,366 births |
| 2020s | 565 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sylvia?
Sylvia has been given to 106,499 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1937 with 1,856 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #426.
Is Sylvia a boy or girl name?
Sylvia is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Sylvia most popular?
Sylvia was most popular in 1937, when 1,856 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Sylvia?
Sylvia first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).