Girls name · North Carolina
Sylvia in North Carolina
Sylvia was the 379th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 29 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 9,106 babies Sylvia.
Popularity over time
Sylvia in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | 206th |
| 1926 | 42 | 165th |
| 1943 | 232 | 37th |
| 1959 | 165 | 73rd |
| 1976 | 28 | 231st |
| 1992 | 13 | 442nd |
| 2009 | 13 | 722nd |
| 2025 | 29 | 379th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina fell from 206th in 1910 to 379th in 2025.
The most babies named Sylvia in North Carolina in a single year was 299, in 1947. Its best showing was 25th among girls names in 1938.
Across the country, Sylvia reached its best rank of 16th in New York (1913). See Sylvia in every state →
How popular is Sylvia in North Carolina?
Sylvia was the 379th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 29 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 9,106 babies Sylvia.
How many babies are named Sylvia in North Carolina?
In 2025, 29 babies were named Sylvia in North Carolina. The most babies named Sylvia in North Carolina in a single year was 299, in 1947.
What is the rank of Sylvia in North Carolina?
Sylvia ranked 379th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 25th among girls names in 1938.
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.