316births recorded
2Countries
2Variants
2007Peak · Belgium
#799Belgium 2025
Syl is a boy name family recorded 316 times in 2 countries since 1960. It ranks highest today in Belgium (#799 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Belgium in 2007, at 21.1 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Sil (Belgium).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Syl
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sil | French | 311 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #799 | 2007 | ▲ 82 % |
| Syl | English | 5 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1960 | – |
Questions about Syl
How popular is the name Syl?
In 2025 it ranked #799 in Belgium. Official registers record 316 births across 2 countries.
What is Syl in other languages?
Sil (French).
When was Syl most popular?
It peaked in Belgium in 2007, at 21.1 births per 100,000.
Is Syl a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Syl is a boy name.