Girls name · Pennsylvania
Sylvia in Pennsylvania
Sylvia was the 142nd most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 75 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 13,022 babies Sylvia.
Popularity over time
Sylvia in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 71 | 88th |
| 1926 | 194 | 102nd |
| 1943 | 227 | 85th |
| 1959 | 78 | 228th |
| 1976 | 28 | 339th |
| 1992 | 27 | 367th |
| 2009 | 35 | 331st |
| 2025 | 75 | 142nd |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania fell from 88th in 1910 to 142nd in 2025.
The most babies named Sylvia in Pennsylvania in a single year was 331, in 1937. Its best showing was 55th among girls names in 1936.
Across the country, Sylvia reached its best rank of 16th in New York (1913). See Sylvia in every state →
How popular is Sylvia in Pennsylvania?
Sylvia was the 142nd most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 75 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 13,022 babies Sylvia.
How many babies are named Sylvia in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 75 babies were named Sylvia in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Sylvia in Pennsylvania in a single year was 331, in 1937.
What is the rank of Sylvia in Pennsylvania?
Sylvia ranked 142nd among girls names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 55th among girls names in 1936.
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.