Girls name · Maryland
Sylvia in Maryland
Sylvia was the 211th most popular girls name in Maryland in 2025, with 25 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, Maryland families have named 3,151 babies Sylvia.
Popularity over time
Sylvia in Maryland, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 9 | 121st |
| 1925 | 36 | 95th |
| 1941 | 59 | 57th |
| 1956 | 40 | 147th |
| 1972 | 16 | 248th |
| 1988 | 13 | 323rd |
| 2009 | 14 | 405th |
| 2025 | 25 | 211th |
Its rank among girls names in Maryland fell from 121st in 1910 to 211th in 2025.
The most babies named Sylvia in Maryland in a single year was 69, in 1937. Its best showing was 39th among girls names in 1935.
Across the country, Sylvia reached its best rank of 16th in New York (1913). See Sylvia in every state →
How popular is Sylvia in Maryland?
Sylvia was the 211th most popular girls name in Maryland in 2025, with 25 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, Maryland families have named 3,151 babies Sylvia.
How many babies are named Sylvia in Maryland?
In 2025, 25 babies were named Sylvia in Maryland. The most babies named Sylvia in Maryland in a single year was 69, in 1937.
What is the rank of Sylvia in Maryland?
Sylvia ranked 211th among girls names in Maryland in 2025. Its best showing was 39th among girls names in 1935.
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.