boy's name
Sylwester
sil-VES-ter (Polish)
- Origin Polish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 30
Sylwester is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Sylwester is a name of Polish origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2012, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2007.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sylwester Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Sylwester?
In 2020, Sylwester was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Sylwester Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sylwester
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sylwester Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sylwester over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sylwester
- Polish sil-VES-ter
Sibling Names for Sylwester
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sylwester — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sylwester
How popular is the name Sylwester?
In 2020, Sylwester was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Sylwester a girl's or a boy's name?
Sylwester is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sylwester?
Sylwester has 3 syllables.
When was Sylwester most popular?
Sylwester peaked in 2012, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.