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In 2024, 83 boys in the United States were named Sylvan, making it the 1,911th most popular boy's name that year.
It has climbed sharply, from 3,214th a decade earlier.
Its busiest year on record was 1918, with 103 births.
Records for Sylvan go back to 1886, and 3,701 babies have been given the name since.
Latin name meaning "of the forest". Evokes images of woodland and natural beauty.
Sylvan is of Latin origin, described as nature in style.
In 2024, Sylvan went to 15 girls and 83 boys — 85% boys.
That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning male.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
Latin name meaning "of the forest". Evokes images of woodland and natural beauty.
Sylvan is of Latin origin, and is usually described as nature in style.
In 2024, 83 boys in the United States were named Sylvan, making it the 1,911th most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Sylvan went to 15 girls and 83 boys — 85% boys. That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning male.