Baby Name Popularity Profile

Sylvia

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

✦ From the forest 🌍 Latin nature traditional
National Rank (2025) #300
All-Time Peak Rank #50 Achieved 1937
Total U.S. Births 245,070 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1880 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 1950s 4,371 births in 1937
πŸ’‘ The Sylvia Vibe: Considered a Vintage Revival. A classic name from early generations that is currently experiencing a measurable statistical resurgence.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning From the forest
Language Origin Latin
Origin Type single
Derived from the Latin word 'silva' meaning 'forest, wood'.
Common Nicknames
Sylvie Via
Alternative Spellings
Silvia
Pronunciation: SIL-vee-Ι™
Themes & Categories
nature traditional
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– 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.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Sylvia across 145 years of SSA data.

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

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 4,371 births in 1937
Years in Top 100 36 yrs
Years in Top 500 130 yrs
Registry Streak 146 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
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

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Syl-v-ia
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: 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.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State New Mexico
Top States New Mexico, Texas, New York, Vermont, South Carolina
States with Data 51
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr 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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