Sylvania Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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✨ Sylvania Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 18 peak births in 1915
Geographic Spread
Popular across 1 US states, with strongest presence in Kentucky
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 5 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sylvania"
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 "Sylvania"
"Sylvania" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2609th of 9107 | 209 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3875th of 9204 | 101 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5082nd of 12526 | 112 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11116th of 19264 | 35 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 16689th of 27321 | 30 |
Regional Popularity of "Sylvania" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Sylvania" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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74.60% 1765th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Sylvania"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sylvania" 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Sylvania" in the United States
The name Sylvania is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. 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, Sylvania has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Sylvania' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2609th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3875th 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 11116th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16689th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Sylvania' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.