Sylvan Name Popularity and Statistics
Sylvan 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 Sylvan?
Sylvan is spelled S-Y-L-V-A-N. The name has 6 letters.
Sylvan Popularity in 2025
Rank#8,362
Recorded Births12
Rank#1,668
Recorded Births99
- Girls usage fell 1,111 places to #8,362 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 223 places to #1,668 and recorded 15 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Sylvan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 12 | #8,362 |
| 2025 | Boys | 99 | #1,668 |
| 2024 | Girls | 15 | #7,251 |
| 2024 | Boys | 84 | #1,891 |
| 2023 | Girls | 11 | #8,989 |
| 2023 | Boys | 75 | #2,014 |
| 2022 | Girls | 8 | #11,231 |
| 2022 | Boys | 80 | #1,938 |
| 2021 | Girls | 9 | #10,292 |
| 2021 | Boys | 64 | #2,193 |
| 2020 | Girls | 7 | #12,142 |
| 2020 | Boys | 45 | #2,728 |
| 2019 | Boys | 48 | #2,656 |
| 2018 | Girls | 11 | #9,151 |
| 2018 | Boys | 32 | #3,446 |
| 2017 | Boys | 35 | #3,249 |
| 2016 | Boys | 43 | #2,783 |
| 2015 | Girls | 8 | #11,835 |
| 2015 | Boys | 25 | #4,080 |
| 2014 | Boys | 35 | #3,154 |
| 2013 | Girls | 5 | #16,547 |
| 2013 | Boys | 29 | #3,582 |
| 2012 | Boys | 31 | #3,450 |
| 2011 | Boys | 25 | #3,994 |
When Was Sylvan 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.
1918 · Boys
103 recorded births
National rank #604
2025 · Boys
99 recorded births
National rank #1,668
2024 · Boys
84 recorded births
National rank #1,891
1916 · Boys
84 recorded births
National rank #636
Where Sylvan Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| PA | #742 | 11 |
| CO | #849 | 5 |
| NY | #1,202 | 9 |
| CA | #1,364 | 13 |
| TX | #2,574 | 5 |