Sylvia: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A forest name, green and full of life.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #504
- Peak
- #50 in 1937
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Sylvia Means
Sylvia is a girl name of English origin. A forest name, green and full of life.
How Popular Sylvia Is
Sylvia currently ranks #504 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #50 in 1937. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Sylvia
- Sylvia reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #50 in 1937.
- Sylvia has been a top 100 name across 169+ years of American history.
- Sylvia is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Sylvia
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Sylvia
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Sylvia.
Questions About Sylvia
What does Sylvia mean?
Sylvia is a girl name of English origin. A forest name, green and full of life.
How popular is Sylvia?
Sylvia currently ranks #504 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #50 in 1937. It has held steady.
Where does Sylvia come from?
Sylvia comes from English roots. Sylvia reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #50 in 1937.
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