How Many People Are Named Sylvester?
43,792
people in the United States are named Sylvester
1 in 7,649 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1186
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0131%
Of US population
Peak Year
1920
819 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Dutch, Danish, German
Pronunciation:
sil-VES-tər (English), zil-VES-tu (German)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Medieval variant of SILVESTER. This is currently the usual English spelling of the name. The actor Sylvester Stallone (1946-) is a famous bearer.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 80.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Mississippi
2,957
Georgia
2,139
Alabama
2,138
Illinois
2,128
Pennsylvania
2,098
Texas
2,055
Florida
1,888
North Carolina
1,829
New York
1,822
South Carolina
1,404
💡 Fun Facts About "Sylvester"
- 71 babies were named Sylvester in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1920
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Mississippi
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