How Many People Are Named Slyvia?
Complete statistics for the name Slyvia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Slyvia is a very rare female name, with only 276 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,194,726 Americans. The majority of those named Slyvia are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 7 represents introspection and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 63All 341 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1965Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Slyvia Through the Generations
Slyvia has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, peaking in popularity in 1965 with 15 births. Today, the name's bearers span across different age groups, but a significant portion, 57%, are over 60 years old. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't fading away, it's also not gaining much traction among younger parents, maintaining its status as a name between classic and modern.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Slyvia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Slyvia
How Many People Have the Name Slyvia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 276 people in the United States currently share the name Slyvia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,194,726 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Slyvia a Common or Rare Name?
Slyvia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Slyvia Mean?
Slyvia means "creative variant of Sylvia" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Slyvia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Slyvia Most Popular?
The name Slyvia reached peak popularity in 1965, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Slyvia?
Approximately 276 people named Slyvia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 341. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,194,726 Americans.
Is Slyvia a rare name?
Slyvia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,194,726 Americans has this name.
What does the name Slyvia mean?
Slyvia means "creative variant of Sylvia" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Slyvia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Slyvia are male and 100% are female.
When was Slyvia most popular?
Slyvia peaked in 1965 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.