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.
How Do You Spell Sylvanus?
Sylvanus is spelled S-Y-L-V-A-N-U-S. The name has 8 letters.
Sylvanus Popularity in 2025
Rank#12,008
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 2,114 places to #12,008 and recorded 2 fewer 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.
Sylvanus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1976 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 5 | #12,008 |
| 2024 | Boys | 7 | #9,894 |
| 2023 | Boys | 8 | #8,921 |
| 2021 | Boys | 7 | #9,714 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6 | #10,605 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2015 | Boys | 8 | #8,744 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6 | #10,717 |
| 2013 | Boys | 6 | #10,728 |
| 2011 | Boys | 6 | #10,808 |
| 2005 | Boys | 8 | #8,299 |
| 2004 | Boys | 5 | #11,356 |
| 2003 | Boys | 6 | #9,581 |
| 2002 | Boys | 5 | #10,667 |
| 2001 | Boys | 6 | #9,243 |
| 2000 | Boys | 5 | #10,349 |
| 1998 | Boys | 6 | #8,479 |
| 1993 | Boys | 5 | #8,700 |
| 1991 | Boys | 5 | #8,236 |
| 1986 | Boys | 5 | #6,721 |
| 1983 | Boys | 5 | #6,238 |
| 1982 | Boys | 9 | #4,234 |
| 1980 | Boys | 9 | #4,134 |
| 1976 | Boys | 5 | #5,587 |
When Was Sylvanus 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.
1915 · Boys
15 recorded births
National rank #1,878
1922 · Boys
14 recorded births
National rank #2,240
1925 · Boys
13 recorded births
National rank #2,313
1914 · Boys
13 recorded births
National rank #1,772