How Many People Are Named Sylvan?

Curious about how common the name Sylvan is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 3,701
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 89,165 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 3,701 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Sylvan.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 89,165 people has this name.

This classification places Sylvan in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Sylvan

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 89,165 people

Total Count

3,701

Rare

Gender Distribution

Male: 3,584
Female: 117

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 68

  • Young (<30) 1,044
  • Adult (30–60) 359
  • Old (>60) 2,298

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • California 36
  • Colorado 5
  • Illinois 30
  • Indiana 5
  • Louisiana 5
  • Massachusetts 10
  • Maryland 79
  • Minnesota 43
  • North Carolina 5
  • New Jersey 5
  • New York 128
  • Ohio 25
  • Oregon 5
  • Pennsylvania 341
  • South Dakota 5
  • Texas 40
  • Wisconsin 51
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sylvan?

Approximately 3,701 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Sylvan, based on statistical analysis.

Is Sylvan a rare name?

Sylvan is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.