Girls name · Illinois
Sylvia in Illinois
Sylvia was the 311th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 35 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 10,633 babies Sylvia.
Popularity over time
Sylvia in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 76 | 59th |
| 1926 | 138 | 95th |
| 1943 | 115 | 110th |
| 1959 | 144 | 150th |
| 1976 | 85 | 162nd |
| 1992 | 42 | 302nd |
| 2009 | 21 | 609th |
| 2025 | 35 | 311th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 59th in 1910 to 311th in 2025.
The most babies named Sylvia in Illinois in a single year was 244, in 1916. Its best showing was 53rd among girls names in 1912.
Across the country, Sylvia reached its best rank of 16th in New York (1913). See Sylvia in every state →
How popular is Sylvia in Illinois?
Sylvia was the 311th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 35 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 10,633 babies Sylvia.
How many babies are named Sylvia in Illinois?
In 2025, 35 babies were named Sylvia in Illinois. The most babies named Sylvia in Illinois in a single year was 244, in 1916.
What is the rank of Sylvia in Illinois?
Sylvia ranked 311th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 53rd among girls names in 1912.
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.