Baby Name Popularity Profile

Sylvia

Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Sylvia.

National Rank (2025)
#300
All-Time Peak Rank
#50 (1937)
Total U.S. Births
245,070
Unisex Distribution 0.4% Boy / 99.6% Girl Balance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Sylvia Vibe: This choice is considered a Vintage Revival. A classic name from early generations that is currently experiencing a measurable statistical resurgence.

📖 The Story Behind Sylvia

According to SSA data, Sylvia achieved its highest historical rank of #50 in 1937. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1937 with 4,371 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 53.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Sylvia scaled historically over the last century:

5-Year Trajectory Velocity Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change +53.6% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 4,371 Births in 1937
Years in Top 100
36 yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146 Years
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 1,109
1890s: 3,025
1900s: 5,559
1910s: 25,655
1920s: 26,841
1930s: 33,011
1940s: 37,288
1950s: 39,540
1960s: 28,621
1970s: 12,614
1980s: 9,323
1990s: 6,390
2000s: 5,440
2010s: 6,046
2020s: 4,608

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Syl-v-ia
Letter Count 6 Letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.

🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking Local Zone State New Mexico
Strongest Geographic Region Footprint Northeast
States with Core Active Data 51 States Regions
State Region 2025 Absolute Rank Total Historical Births Peak Year 5-Year Velocity
New Mexico Unranked 2,115 1955 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #711 28,034 1956 +34.4% Growth
New York #341 27,741 1918 +66.7% Growth
Vermont Unranked 597 1938 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #557 4,913 1946 Insufficient historical volume
Maine #253 1,489 1936 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #179 3,134 1937 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 1,502 1936 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #379 9,106 1947 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #386 3,456 1957 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #423 4,941 1946 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 3,450 1946 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire #200 821 1937 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota #250 881 1918 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #254 5,688 1946 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #142 13,022 1936 +53.1% Growth
South Dakota Unranked 815 1937 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #366 4,317 1938 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #267 2,409 1937 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #193 3,763 1937 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #311 10,633 1916 Insufficient historical volume
California #697 20,991 1960 +25.0% Growth
Maryland #211 3,151 1937 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #395 2,798 1921 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #579 5,730 1957 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #261 4,987 1918 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #158 4,028 1916 +30.8% Growth
Tennessee #310 4,285 1946 Insufficient historical volume
Montana #255 611 1917 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 604 1937 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #124 3,474 1916 +33.3% Growth
Connecticut Unranked 2,014 1918 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #188 6,895 1936 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #193 4,038 1917 +26.9% Growth
Florida #582 6,071 1957 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #244 2,112 1936 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #196 7,897 1937 +35.7% Growth
New Jersey #387 4,663 1916 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #254 1,778 1936 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #206 2,640 1948 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #191 3,805 1937 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #239 631 1940 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #166 1,448 1952 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #392 1,159 1918 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island #177 554 1921 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 202 1943 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #307 1,092 1956 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 269 1942 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #353 1,708 1920 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 95 1985 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada Unranked 170 1961 Insufficient historical volume

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