Sylar
Boy nameSylar has been given to 881 babies in the U.S. since 2006. It peaked in 2009. In 2025, about 1 in 142,340 boys was named Sylar.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
881
Peak year
2009 (91 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2006
10-year trend
▼ -80%
Gender split
6% girls / 94% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Sylar — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Sylar.
FAQ
How popular is the name Sylar?
Sylar has been given to 881 babies in the U.S. since 2006. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Sylar peak?
Sylar peaked in 2009, when 91 babies were given the name.
Is Sylar a girl or boy name?
Sylar is primarily a boy name (94% of babies named Sylar are boys).
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