boy's name
Sylvian
SIL-vee-un (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 642
Sylvian is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1926 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1981, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1930.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sylvian Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1930s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 125 |
| 1960s | 105 |
| 1970s | 105 |
| 1980s | 105 |
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 10 |
How Popular Is Sylvian?
In 2013, Sylvian was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Sylvian 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 Sylvian
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sylvian Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sylvian over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sylvian
- English SIL-vee-un
Sibling Names for Sylvian
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sylvian — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sylvian
How popular is the name Sylvian?
In 2013, Sylvian was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Sylvian a girl's or a boy's name?
Sylvian is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sylvian?
Sylvian has 3 syllables.
When was Sylvian most popular?
Sylvian peaked in 1981, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.