Name comparison · girl names
Sydney vs. Sylvia
In 2025, Sylvia leads at #300 among U.S. girls' names, with Sydney at #348. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Sydney | Sylvia |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Comeback |
| 2025 rank | #348 | #300 |
| Babies in 2025 | 873 | 1,017 |
| All-time peak | #23 in 1999 | #50 in 1937 |
| Uniqueness score | 36 / 100 | 34 / 100 |
| Strongest state | District of Columbia (#73) | Minnesota (#119) |