FIRST NAME
Sylvan
Sylvan is the 3,680th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 1,595 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 226 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #3,680 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
1,595
living · #3,680
BABIES NAMED SYLVAN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1886–2025
202599
As a male name, Sylvan peaked in 1918, when 103 babies were named Sylvan (the #606 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #22,405 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
226
living · #22,405
BABIES NAMED SYLVAN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1993–2025
202512
As a female name, Sylvan peaked in 2024, when 15 babies were named Sylvan (the #7558 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)