Girls name · California
Sylvia in California
Sylvia was the 697th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 45 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, California families have named 20,991 babies Sylvia.
Popularity over time
Sylvia in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | 168th |
| 1926 | 53 | 151st |
| 1943 | 246 | 66th |
| 1959 | 493 | 76th |
| 1976 | 245 | 123rd |
| 1992 | 161 | 300th |
| 2009 | 47 | 806th |
| 2025 | 45 | 697th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 168th in 1910 to 697th in 2025.
The most babies named Sylvia in California in a single year was 540, in 1960. Its best showing was 45th among girls names in 1936.
Across the country, Sylvia reached its best rank of 16th in New York (1913). See Sylvia in every state →
How popular is Sylvia in California?
Sylvia was the 697th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 45 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, California families have named 20,991 babies Sylvia.
How many babies are named Sylvia in California?
In 2025, 45 babies were named Sylvia in California. The most babies named Sylvia in California in a single year was 540, in 1960.
What is the rank of Sylvia in California?
Sylvia ranked 697th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 45th among girls names in 1936.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.