How Many People Are Named Sylvia?
244,949
people in the United States are named Sylvia
1 in 1,367 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#330
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0731%
Of US population
Peak Year
1937
4,389 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, German
Pronunciation:
SIL-vee-ə (English), SUYL-vee-ah (Finnish)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Variant of SILVIA. This has been the most common English spelling since the 19th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 75.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
28,008
New York
27,690
California
20,946
Pennsylvania
12,947
Illinois
10,598
North Carolina
9,077
Ohio
7,840
Michigan
6,847
Florida
6,040
Georgia
5,710
💡 Fun Facts About "Sylvia"
- 863 babies were named Sylvia in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1937
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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