Girls name · Louisiana
Sylvia in Louisiana
Sylvia was the 423rd most popular girls name in Louisiana in 2025, with 11 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, Louisiana families have named 4,941 babies Sylvia.
Popularity over time
Sylvia in Louisiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | 313th |
| 1925 | 47 | 128th |
| 1940 | 136 | 33rd |
| 1955 | 109 | 80th |
| 1971 | 21 | 289th |
| 1986 | 9 | 502nd |
| 2004 | 5 | 901st |
| 2025 | 11 | 423rd |
Its rank among girls names in Louisiana fell from 313th in 1910 to 423rd in 2025.
The most babies named Sylvia in Louisiana in a single year was 155, in 1946. Its best showing was 29th among girls names in 1938.
Across the country, Sylvia reached its best rank of 16th in New York (1913). See Sylvia in every state →
How popular is Sylvia in Louisiana?
Sylvia was the 423rd most popular girls name in Louisiana in 2025, with 11 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, Louisiana families have named 4,941 babies Sylvia.
How many babies are named Sylvia in Louisiana?
In 2025, 11 babies were named Sylvia in Louisiana. The most babies named Sylvia in Louisiana in a single year was 155, in 1946.
What is the rank of Sylvia in Louisiana?
Sylvia ranked 423rd among girls names in Louisiana in 2025. Its best showing was 29th among girls names in 1938.
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.