Sylvester
Peaked at #127 nationally in 1889, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Sylvester has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Sylvester — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1162
in 1904
Last ranked
#10241
in 1981
Years tracked
63
1890–1981
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1890, Sylvester reached its peak popularity for girls in 1904, ranking #1162 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Sylvester hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1981, when it stood at #10241.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | #10,241 | 6 |
| 1972 | #9,456 | 5 |
| 1971 | #7,274 | 7 |
| 1970 | #6,974 | 7 |
| 1968 | #8,046 | 5 |
| 1967 | #5,971 | 7 |
| 1963 | #5,823 | 7 |
| 1962 | #7,454 | 5 |
Sylvester — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#127
in 1889
Current rank
#2108
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Sylvester reached its peak popularity for boys in 1889, ranking #127 nationally with 112 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1941 (2014) to #2108 (2024) — a 8% drop.
As of 2024, Sylvester ranks #2108 nationally for boys, with 71 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,108 | 71 |
| 2023 | #2,172 | 67 |
| 2022 | #2,112 | 71 |
| 2021 | #2,127 | 68 |
| 2020 | #2,496 | 52 |
| 2019 | #1,998 | 74 |
| 2018 | #2,139 | 66 |
| 2017 | #2,087 | 67 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Sylvester most popular?
Sylvester was most popular in 1889, when it ranked #127 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Sylvester becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Sylvester?
At least 43,792 babies have been recorded with the name Sylvester in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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