Girls name · Michigan
Sylvia in Michigan
In SSA data for Michigan, 6,895 babies are named Sylvia across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #188 most popular girls name, with 48 born.
Popularity over time
Sylvia in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 26 | #80 |
| 1926 | 100 | #94 |
| 1943 | 104 | #100 |
| 1959 | 80 | #193 |
| 1976 | 15 | #475 |
| 1992 | 17 | #473 |
| 2009 | 29 | #326 |
| 2025 | 48 | #188 |
The most Sylvia births in Michigan in a single year was 160, in 1936. Sylvia's highest rank in Michigan was #60, set in 1911.
Its rank among girls names in Michigan ran from #60 in 1911 to #562 in 2004, starting at #80 in 1910 and ending at #188 in 2025.
Nationally, Sylvia's strongest state was New York, where it hit #16 in 1913. See Sylvia in every state →
How popular is Sylvia in Michigan?
In SSA data for Michigan, 6,895 babies are named Sylvia across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #188 most popular girls name, with 48 born.
How many babies are named Sylvia in Michigan?
48 Sylvia babies were born in Michigan in 2025.
What is the rank of Sylvia in Michigan?
In 2025, Sylvia sat at #188 on the girls list for Michigan.
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.