Silver Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Silver is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Silver has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Silver' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4124th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4298th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5588th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6703rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9742nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8367th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5651st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4448th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3543rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5082nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7120th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3909th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5268th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3588th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Silver' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Silver"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Silver"
"Silver" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4124th of 7545 | 58 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4298th of 6773 | 44 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5588th of 7552 | 22 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6703rd of 10718 | 31 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9742nd of 16616 | 35 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8367th of 24088 | 119 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5651st of 23106 | 190 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4448th of 9107 | 72 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3543rd of 9204 | 121 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5082nd of 12526 | 112 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7120th of 19264 | 95 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3909th of 27321 | 394 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5268th of 35406 | 386 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3588th of 30306 | 523 |
Regional Popularity of "Silver" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Silver" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3507th/3507 |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
100.00% 4318th/4318 |
100.00% 3269th/3269 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
- |
100.00% 6120th/6120 |
100.00% 5099th/5099 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
100.00% 4333rd/4333 |
100.00% 2919th/2919 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Silver"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Silver" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.