1,049births recorded
3Countries
2Variants
2020Peak · England & Wales
#5045United States 2025
Silver is a boy name family recorded 1,049 times in 3 countries since 1896. It ranks highest today in the United States (#5045 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 2020, at 3.1 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Sylver (France).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Silver
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | English | 528 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5045 | 1896 | ▲ 138 % |
| Silver | English | 90 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2019 | – |
| Silver | English | 15 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2020 | – |
| Sylver | French | 225 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1995 | – |
| Sylver | French | 183 | 🇺🇸 United States | #13208 | 2020 | ▼ 5 % |
| Sylver | French | 8 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2020 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Silver ↔ Sylver — spelling variant
Questions about Silver
How popular is the name Silver?
In 2025 it ranked #5045 in the United States. Official registers record 1,049 births across 3 countries.
What is Silver in other languages?
Sylver (French).
When was Silver most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 2020, at 3.1 births per 100,000.
Is Silver a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Silver is a boy name.