Sly Name Popularity and Statistics
Sly is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Sly?
Sly is spelled S-L-Y. The name has 3 letters.
Sly Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,679
Recorded Births10
- Boys usage rose 3,184 places to #7,679 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2022.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Sly Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1973 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 10 | #7,679 |
| 2022 | Boys | 6 | #10,863 |
| 2021 | Boys | 8 | #8,825 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5 | #12,145 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6 | #10,744 |
| 2012 | Boys | 6 | #10,770 |
| 2010 | Boys | 7 | #9,693 |
| 2008 | Boys | 6 | #11,037 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
| 1997 | Boys | 6 | #8,110 |
| 1996 | Boys | 5 | #9,015 |
| 1995 | Boys | 5 | #8,868 |
| 1994 | Boys | 9 | #5,868 |
| 1984 | Boys | 5 | #6,315 |
| 1978 | Boys | 6 | #5,059 |
| 1973 | Boys | 6 | #4,505 |
When Was Sly Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #7,679
1994 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #5,868
2021 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #8,825
2010 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #9,693