How Many People Are Named Sylus?
Complete statistics for the name Sylus: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sylus is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,167 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 282,691 Americans. The majority of those named Sylus are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 1,178 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: 2013Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sylus Through the Generations
Sylus has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2013 with 84 births. Today, the name is predominantly used by younger individuals, with 1,178 under the age of 30. This trend suggests that Sylus is a name embraced by new generations, with no one named Sylus over the age of 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sylus's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sylus
How Many People Have the Name Sylus?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,167 people in the United States currently share the name Sylus. That works out to roughly 1 in every 282,691 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sylus a Common or Rare Name?
Sylus 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 Sylus Mean?
Sylus means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sylus in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Sylus Most Popular?
The name Sylus 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 Sylus?
Approximately 1,167 people named Sylus live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,178. That works out to roughly 1 in 282,691 Americans.
Is Sylus a rare name?
Sylus is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 282,691 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sylus mean?
Sylus means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sylus more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Sylus are male and 0% are female.
When was Sylus most popular?
Sylus 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.