girl's name
Sylver
SIL-ver (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 419
Sylver is a girl's name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 41% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1985, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1924.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sylver Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1920s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Sylver?
In 2017, Sylver was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Sylver Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sylver
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sylver Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sylver over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sylver
- English SIL-ver
Sibling Names for Sylver
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sylver — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sylver
How popular is the name Sylver?
In 2017, Sylver was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Sylver a girl's or a boy's name?
Sylver is used for both girls and boys. About 41% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Sylver?
Sylver has 2 syllables.
When was Sylver most popular?
Sylver peaked in 1985, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Sylver a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Sylver currently ranks #14,184 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.