Sylvanus Name Popularity and Statistics

Sylvanus 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.

Most Recent Year on Record2025
Total Recorded U.S. Births470
First Year on Record1880

Sylvanus popularity by year

YearUsage categoryBirthsRank
2025Boys5#12,008
2024Boys7#9,894
2023Boys8#8,921
2021Boys7#9,714
2020Boys6#10,605
2017Boys5#12,246
2015Boys8#8,744
2014Boys6#10,717
2013Boys6#10,728
2011Boys6#10,808
2005Boys8#8,299
2004Boys5#11,356
2003Boys6#9,581
2002Boys5#10,667
2001Boys6#9,243
2000Boys5#10,349
1998Boys6#8,479
1993Boys5#8,700
1991Boys5#8,236
1986Boys5#6,721
1983Boys5#6,238
1982Boys9#4,234
1980Boys9#4,134
1976Boys5#5,587

Ranks compare names only within the same year and source category. Birth totals are historical records, not an exact count of living people.

Peak recorded years

1915 · Boys

15 recorded births and rank #1,878.

1922 · Boys

14 recorded births and rank #2,240.

1925 · Boys

13 recorded births and rank #2,313.

1914 · Boys

13 recorded births and rank #1,772.