How Many People Are Named Sylis?

Complete statistics for the name Sylis: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sylis
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Sylis is a very rare name for boys, with only 971 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 339,744 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 980 recorded births happening since 2000 and a peak in 2013.

~971
Living in US
1 in 339,744
Americans
2013
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

999
Worldwide Bearers
#1,994,417
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
971
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
5
🇻🇮 United States Virgin Islands
5
🇧🇷 Brazil
2
🇮🇳 India
2
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇨🇬 Congo
1
🇨🇩 DR Congo
1
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1
🇰🇪 Kenya
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
971 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
980
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 980 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: 2013

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sylis Through the Generations

Sylis emerged as a name in the early 2000s, gaining popularity among parents seeking unique monikers for their children. By 2013, the name reached its peak with 84 births, reflecting a trend towards more creative and less traditional naming choices. Since then, while the number of births has fluctuated, Sylis continues to be a rising name, favored by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 45
Texas 26
Florida 15
Indiana 12
New York 10
Ohio 10
Washington 10
Arkansas 6
Michigan 6
Arizona 5

✨ Similar Names to Sylis

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sylis's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Sylis

How Many People Have the Name Sylis?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 971 people in the United States currently share the name Sylis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 339,744 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sylis a Common or Rare Name?

Sylis 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 Sylis Mean?

Sylis means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sylis in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Sylis Most Popular?

The name Sylis reached peak popularity in 2013, with 84 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Sylis?

Approximately 971 people named Sylis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 980. That works out to roughly 1 in 339,744 Americans.

Is Sylis a rare name?

Sylis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 339,744 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sylis mean?

Sylis means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Sylis more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Sylis are male and 0% are female.

When was Sylis most popular?

Sylis peaked in 2013 with 84 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US971
All-Time Births980
1 in X1 in 339,744
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2013
World Rank#1,994,417
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.