Silvester

Boy name

Silvester has been given to 1,306 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It peaked in 1960.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,306

Peak year

1960 (32 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1884

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Silvester — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Sylvesterboy

43,857 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Silvester.

Kempboy

1,306 babies since 1898

Geromeboy

1,313 babies since 1912

Laddboy

1,329 babies since 1915

Zenonboy

1,276 babies since 1910

Gillboy

1,274 babies since 1884

Ricboy

1,270 babies since 1942

Teddboy

1,261 babies since 1923

Darryllboy

1,366 babies since 1936

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FAQ

How popular is the name Silvester?

Silvester has been given to 1,306 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Silvester peak?

Silvester peaked in 1960, when 32 babies were given the name.

Is Silvester a girl or boy name?

Silvester is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Silvester are boys).

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