Girls name · Michigan
Sylvia in Michigan
Sylvia was the 188th most popular girls name in Michigan in 2025, with 48 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 6,895 babies Sylvia.
Popularity over time
Sylvia in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 26 | 80th |
| 1926 | 100 | 94th |
| 1943 | 104 | 100th |
| 1959 | 80 | 193rd |
| 1976 | 15 | 475th |
| 1992 | 17 | 473rd |
| 2009 | 29 | 326th |
| 2025 | 48 | 188th |
Its rank among girls names in Michigan fell from 80th in 1910 to 188th in 2025.
The most babies named Sylvia in Michigan in a single year was 160, in 1936. Its best showing was 60th among girls names in 1911.
Across the country, Sylvia reached its best rank of 16th in New York (1913). See Sylvia in every state →
How popular is Sylvia in Michigan?
Sylvia was the 188th most popular girls name in Michigan in 2025, with 48 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 6,895 babies Sylvia.
How many babies are named Sylvia in Michigan?
In 2025, 48 babies were named Sylvia in Michigan. The most babies named Sylvia in Michigan in a single year was 160, in 1936.
What is the rank of Sylvia in Michigan?
Sylvia ranked 188th among girls names in Michigan in 2025. Its best showing was 60th among girls names in 1911.
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.