Girls name · New Jersey
Sylvia in New Jersey
Sylvia was the 387th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 21 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 4,663 babies Sylvia.
Popularity over time
Sylvia in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 23 | 86th |
| 1926 | 66 | 109th |
| 1943 | 33 | 164th |
| 1959 | 62 | 175th |
| 1976 | 23 | 278th |
| 1992 | 14 | 475th |
| 2009 | 6 | 1185th |
| 2025 | 21 | 387th |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey fell from 86th in 1910 to 387th in 2025.
The most babies named Sylvia in New Jersey in a single year was 146, in 1916. Its best showing was 46th among girls names in 1916.
Across the country, Sylvia reached its best rank of 16th in New York (1913). See Sylvia in every state →
How popular is Sylvia in New Jersey?
Sylvia was the 387th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 21 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 4,663 babies Sylvia.
How many babies are named Sylvia in New Jersey?
In 2025, 21 babies were named Sylvia in New Jersey. The most babies named Sylvia in New Jersey in a single year was 146, in 1916.
What is the rank of Sylvia in New Jersey?
Sylvia ranked 387th among girls names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 46th among girls names in 1916.
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.