Sylva

Given to 908 US babies since 1886

▲ Rising +145% vs. 2018–2020

Rank in 2025

#11932

recorded as girls

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recorded as boys

Babies in 2025

girls 7

Peak year

1891

10 babies recorded as girls

All-time total

908

since 1886

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Babies per 1,000 (same sex), 1880–2025

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Sylva was most popular in 1891, when 10 babies recorded as girls got the name (0.05 per 1,000). In 2025, 7 babies were named Sylva, ranking #11932 for babies recorded as girls. Compared with 2018–2020, it's up 145%.

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Year	Girls	Rank	Boys	Rank
2025	7	11932	<5	—
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1947	12	3061	<5	—
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1934	12	2424	7	2973
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1920	31	1439	6	3815
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1918	25	1600	5	4179
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