Sylvan Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Sylvan is most popular in Pennsylvania, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast 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, Sylvan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Sylvan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 755th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1115th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1811th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3291st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3960th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4165th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2612th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 25632nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20556th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13046th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sylvan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sylvan"

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 "Sylvan"

"Sylvan" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 755th of 7545 1,205
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1115th of 6773 669
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1811th of 7552 356
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 3291st of 10718 154
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 3960th of 16616 204
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 4165th of 24088 339
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 2612th of 23106 594
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 25632nd of 27321 6
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 20556th of 35406 37
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 13046th of 30306 74

Regional Popularity of "Sylvan" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
100.00%
633rd/633
100.00%
513th/513
100.00%
1036th/1036
-
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
879th/879
100.00%
719th/719
100.00%
2237th/2237
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 100.00%
1273rd/1273
- -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 100.00%
1703rd/1703
- -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 100.00%
2648th/2648
- -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 100.00%
2140th/2140
- -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
2620th/2620
100.00%
1650th/1650
100.00%
4364th/4364
100.00%
2695th/2695

Regional Popularity of "Sylvan" 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)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Sylvan"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Sylvan" 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.