How Many People Are Named Sylvana?

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

Sylvana
Very Rare
Latin

Sylvana, a very rare female name, is held by just 777 people in the US today, making up 1 in 424,826 Americans. A big chunk, 51%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.

~777
Living in US
1 in 424,826
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Derived from Latin, evoking forest or woods
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Mysterious Intelligent Sensitive
22
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 22 are seen as natural leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,628
Worldwide Bearers
#52,324
Global Rank
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1,572
🇬🇦 Gabon
1,283
🇺🇸 United States
952
🇧🇷 Brazil
835
🇪🇬 Egypt
802
🇩🇪 Germany
785
🇫🇷 France
758
🇨🇱 Chile
581
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
429
🇹🇬 Togo
412

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
777 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
409
Would be under 30 (51%)
314
Would be 30–60 (39%)
81
Would be over 60 (10%)

All 804 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: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
97

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

📜 Sylvana Through the Generations

Sylvana peaked in popularity in 2008 with 24 births, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, the average age of those named Sylvana is 31, with 409 under 30, 314 aged 30-60, and 81 over 60. This distribution underscores its modernity and declining trend.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 72
Arizona 5
Florida 5

✨ Similar Names to Sylvana

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sylvana's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Sylvana

How Many People Have the Name Sylvana?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 777 people in the United States currently share the name Sylvana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 424,826 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sylvana a Common or Rare Name?

Sylvana 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 Sylvana Mean?

Sylvana means "derived from Latin, evoking forest or woods" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Sylvana Most Popular?

The name Sylvana reached peak popularity in 2008, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Sylvana?

Approximately 777 people named Sylvana live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 804. That works out to roughly 1 in 424,826 Americans.

Is Sylvana a rare name?

Sylvana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 424,826 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sylvana mean?

Sylvana means "derived from Latin, evoking forest or woods" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Sylvana more male or female?

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

When was Sylvana most popular?

Sylvana peaked in 2008 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US777
All-Time Births804
1 in X1 in 424,826
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age31
Peak Year2008
World Rank#52,324
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.