Girl name
Sylvia
As of 2025, Sylvia ranks #300 among American girls' names, according to Social Security records. 1,017 girls received the name that year. Here's the interesting part: Sylvia peaked in 1937, faded, and is now climbing again — a classic comeback pattern. SSA records for Sylvia go back to 1880; the peak came in 1937 at #50, with 4,371 babies named that year. Geographically, it's strongest in Minnesota, where it ranks #119 among girl names.
Rankings
2025 rank
#300
among girl names
Trend
Comeback
last 5 years
All-time peak
#50
in 1937 (1930s)
Babies in 2025
1,017
girls named Sylvia
Sylvia popularity, 1880–2025
Where Sylvia is most popular
Share of girls born in 2025:lowhighno data (< 5 births)
Strongest states: Rhode Island (#150), Minnesota (#119), West Virginia (#154)
Uniqueness score
34/ 100Very common
everywhereone of a kind
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Sylvia in the most recent year of SSA data.