Girls name · New York
Sylvia in New York
Sylvia was the 341st most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 50 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 27,741 babies Sylvia.
Popularity over time
Sylvia in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 273 | 27th |
| 1926 | 497 | 48th |
| 1943 | 255 | 103rd |
| 1959 | 224 | 153rd |
| 1976 | 60 | 294th |
| 1992 | 40 | 438th |
| 2009 | 37 | 505th |
| 2025 | 50 | 341st |
Its rank among girls names in New York fell from 27th in 1910 to 341st in 2025.
The most babies named Sylvia in New York in a single year was 1,227, in 1918. Its best showing was 16th among girls names in 1913.
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 York?
Sylvia was the 341st most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 50 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 27,741 babies Sylvia.
How many babies are named Sylvia in New York?
In 2025, 50 babies were named Sylvia in New York. The most babies named Sylvia in New York in a single year was 1,227, in 1918.
What is the rank of Sylvia in New York?
Sylvia ranked 341st among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 16th among girls names in 1913.
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.