FIRST NAME
Sylvester
Sylvester is the 807th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 15,735 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 77 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #807 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
69,639
living · #396
2020 CENSUS
15,735
living · #807
BABIES NAMED SYLVESTER BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202564
As a male name, Sylvester peaked in 1920, when 807 babies were named Sylvester (the #174 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #36,664 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
77
living · #36,664
BABIES NAMED SYLVESTER BY BIRTH YEAR · 1890–1981
19816
As a female name, Sylvester peaked in 1926, when 27 babies were named Sylvester (the #1618 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)