How Many People Are Named Sylivia?

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

Sylivia
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Sylivia is a very rare female name, with only 32 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 10,246,926 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1985 with 8 births, but its trend remains stable.

~32
Living in US
1 in 10,246,926
Americans
1985
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Sylvia
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Thoughtful Innovative Reserved
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

170,043
Worldwide Bearers
#6,173
Global Rank
🇺🇬 Uganda
138,598
🇹🇿 Tanzania
12,607
🇰🇪 Kenya
8,907
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
5,702
🇲🇼 Malawi
3,152
🇺🇸 United States
233
🇿🇦 South Africa
222
🇩🇪 Germany
169
🇳🇬 Nigeria
168
🇿🇲 Zambia
67

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
32 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 56
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
23
Would be 30–60 (66%)
12
Would be over 60 (34%)

All 35 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: 1985

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
36
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
72
International
100

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

📜 Sylivia Through the Generations

Sylivia has seen a steady presence through the decades, though it never reached widespread popularity. With only 35 total births recorded since its inception, it's clear that Sylivia is a name chosen by a select few. The current generation of Sylivias spans across various age groups, with most being between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a name that's been passed down but hasn't gained significant traction among younger parents.

✨ Similar Names to Sylivia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sylivia's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Sylivia

How Many People Have the Name Sylivia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 32 people in the United States currently share the name Sylivia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 10,246,926 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sylivia a Common or Rare Name?

Sylivia 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 Sylivia Mean?

Sylivia 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 Sylivia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Sylivia Most Popular?

The name Sylivia reached peak popularity in 1985, with 8 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 Sylivia?

Approximately 32 people named Sylivia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 35. That works out to roughly 1 in 10,246,926 Americans.

Is Sylivia a rare name?

Sylivia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 10,246,926 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sylivia mean?

Sylivia means "creative variant of Sylvia" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Sylivia more male or female?

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

When was Sylivia most popular?

Sylivia peaked in 1985 with 8 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.

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 US32
All-Time Births35
1 in X1 in 10,246,926
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age56
Peak Year1985
World Rank#6,173
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.