How Common is the First Name Sylvia?
We estimate that there are 133,850 people named Sylvia who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Sylvia is the 213rd most common for women, and the 412nd most common overall.
How Old are People Named Sylvia?
The average person named Sylvia is 58.18 years old.
Is Sylvia a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
722 people named Sylvia were born in the U.S. in 2023. It was the 426th most popular name for girls, and the 870th most popular overall.
The popularity of Sylvia peaked in 1937, when it was the 50th most popular name for baby girls.
Is Sylvia a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Sylvia is almost exclusively a female name. 99.7% of people named Sylvia are female.
Popularity of Sylvia in England
In 2020, Sylvia was the 643rd most popular name for girls in England and Wales.