Sylvia

Rank 434th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Sylvia was 434th most popular baby name for girls and 874th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 719 babies were named Sylvia in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,673 babies in the United States were named Sylvia. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Sylvia is around 57 to 64 years old.

The name "Sylvia" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Sylvia include Sylvie and Syl.

Sylvia Meaning & Origin

The name Sylvia is of Latin origin and it means "forest" or "woodland", evoking images of natural beauty, tranquility, and strength.

The name Sylvia is described as mysterious, poetic and charming.

Pronunciation

Sylvia is pronounced syl-vee-a in English. The name Sylvia has 6 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Sylvia

  • Sylvia is a recurring character name in the works of renowned British playwright William Shakespeare. "Sylvia" is indeed mentioned in several of his plays, including "Two Gentlemen of Verona" and "As You Like It".

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Geography

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