How Many People Are Named Sylvio?

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

Sylvio
Very Rare
Latin

Sylvio, a very rare male name, only 46 people in the US today carry it, making it 1 in 7,189,765 Americans. The majority of those named Sylvio are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~46
Living in US
1 in 7,189,765
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Derived from Silva, meaning 'forest'
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Traditional
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

27,713
Worldwide Bearers
#29,600
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
11,651
🇲🇬 Madagascar
5,441
🇨🇦 Canada
3,164
🇭🇹 Haiti
2,069
🇩🇪 Germany
1,532
🇲🇺 Mauritius
1,162
🇫🇷 France
934
🇺🇸 United States
669
🇵🇭 Philippines
268
🇳🇨 New Caledonia
104

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
46 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 99
6
Would be under 30 (1%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
452
Would be over 60 (98%)

All 463 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: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
77
Modern Appeal
23
International
98

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

📜 Sylvio Through the Generations

Sylvio peaked in popularity in 1921 with 29 births, a number that hasn't been matched since. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly over 60, with just six under-30 and five aged 30-60. This trend suggests Sylvio remains a name associated with older generations, maintaining its classic charm through the decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Massachusetts 35
Maine 23
New Hampshire 12
New York 11
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Sylvio

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sylvio's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Sylvio

How Many People Have the Name Sylvio?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 46 people in the United States currently share the name Sylvio. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,189,765 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sylvio a Common or Rare Name?

Sylvio 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 Sylvio Mean?

Sylvio means "Derived from Silva, meaning 'forest'" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Sylvio Most Popular?

The name Sylvio reached peak popularity in 1921, with 29 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 Sylvio?

Approximately 46 people named Sylvio live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 463. That works out to roughly 1 in 7,189,765 Americans.

Is Sylvio a rare name?

Sylvio is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,189,765 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sylvio mean?

Sylvio means "Derived from Silva, meaning 'forest'" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Sylvio more male or female?

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

When was Sylvio most popular?

Sylvio peaked in 1921 with 29 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 US46
All-Time Births463
1 in X1 in 7,189,765
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age99
Peak Year1921
World Rank#29,600
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.