Girls name · Tennessee
Sylvia in Tennessee
Sylvia was the 310th most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 26 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 4,285 babies Sylvia.
Popularity over time
Sylvia in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | 294th |
| 1926 | 39 | 155th |
| 1943 | 85 | 79th |
| 1959 | 64 | 116th |
| 1975 | 20 | 254th |
| 1991 | 10 | 449th |
| 2009 | 5 | 1192nd |
| 2025 | 26 | 310th |
Its rank among girls names in Tennessee fell from 294th in 1910 to 310th in 2025.
The most babies named Sylvia in Tennessee in a single year was 132, in 1946. Its best showing was 47th 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 Tennessee?
Sylvia was the 310th most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 26 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 4,285 babies Sylvia.
How many babies are named Sylvia in Tennessee?
In 2025, 26 babies were named Sylvia in Tennessee. The most babies named Sylvia in Tennessee in a single year was 132, in 1946.
What is the rank of Sylvia in Tennessee?
Sylvia ranked 310th among girls names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 47th 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.