Girls name · Ohio
Sylvia in Ohio
Sylvia was the 196th most popular girls name in Ohio in 2025, with 57 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 7,897 babies Sylvia.
Popularity over time
Sylvia in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 38 | 94th |
| 1926 | 104 | 108th |
| 1943 | 143 | 88th |
| 1959 | 103 | 189th |
| 1976 | 28 | 337th |
| 1992 | 20 | 465th |
| 2009 | 29 | 383rd |
| 2025 | 57 | 196th |
Its rank among girls names in Ohio fell from 94th in 1910 to 196th in 2025.
The most babies named Sylvia in Ohio in a single year was 194, in 1937. Its best showing was 58th among girls names in 1937.
Across the country, Sylvia reached its best rank of 16th in New York (1913). See Sylvia in every state →
How popular is Sylvia in Ohio?
Sylvia was the 196th most popular girls name in Ohio in 2025, with 57 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 7,897 babies Sylvia.
How many babies are named Sylvia in Ohio?
In 2025, 57 babies were named Sylvia in Ohio. The most babies named Sylvia in Ohio in a single year was 194, in 1937.
What is the rank of Sylvia in Ohio?
Sylvia ranked 196th among girls names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was 58th among girls names in 1937.
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.