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Sylvia

Sylvia is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Sylvia?

Recorded births named Sylvia by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	245,978 births
England & Wales since 1996	1,246 births
Ireland since 1964	1,095 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Sylvia's popularity over time

Babies named Sylvia per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1937 (4,389/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2025 (95/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1972 (70/yr).

When was Sylvia popular?

Sylvia reached its peak in 1937, when it was the #95 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1930s name.

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