470births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
1883Peak · United States
#8910United States 2025
Sylvanus is a boy name family recorded 470 times in 1 country since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#8910 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1883, at 2.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Sylvanus
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvanus | English | 470 | 🇺🇸 United States | #12008 | 1883 | ▼ 32 % |
Questions about Sylvanus
How popular is the name Sylvanus?
In 2025 it ranked #8910 in the United States. Official registers record 470 births across 1 country.
When was Sylvanus most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1883, at 2.8 births per 100,000.
Is Sylvanus a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Sylvanus is a boy name.