Sylvanus

Boy name

Sylvanus has been given to 470 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1915.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

470

Peak year

1915 (15 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▼ -37%

Gender split

All boys

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

469 babies since 1880

468 babies since 1883

467 babies since 1914

474 babies since 1912

475 babies since 1902

464 babies since 1912

463 babies since 1907

478 babies since 1901

How popular is the name Sylvanus?

Sylvanus has been given to 470 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Sylvanus peak?

Sylvanus peaked in 1915, when 15 babies were given the name.

Is Sylvanus a girl or boy name?

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

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