unisex name
Sylvesta
sil-VES-tuh (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 71
Sylvesta is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 63% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1936 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1928, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1903.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sylvesta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1930s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 7 |
| 1910s | 22 |
| 1920s | 31 |
| 1930s | 11 |
How Popular Is Sylvesta?
In 1936, Sylvesta was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sylvesta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sylvesta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sylvesta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sylvesta
- English sil-VES-tuh
Sibling Names for Sylvesta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sylvesta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sylvesta
How popular is the name Sylvesta?
In 1936, Sylvesta was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Sylvesta a girl's or a boy's name?
Sylvesta is used for both girls and boys. About 63% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Sylvesta?
Sylvesta has 3 syllables.
When was Sylvesta most popular?
Sylvesta peaked in 1928, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.