Girls name · Tennessee
Sylvia in Tennessee
In 2025, 26 babies born in Tennessee were named Sylvia, making it the #310 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 4,285.
Popularity over time
Sylvia in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | #294 |
| 1926 | 39 | #155 |
| 1943 | 85 | #79 |
| 1959 | 64 | #116 |
| 1975 | 20 | #254 |
| 1991 | 10 | #449 |
| 2009 | 5 | #1192 |
| 2025 | 26 | #310 |
Tennessee had the most Sylvia births in 1946, with 132. Sylvia's highest rank in Tennessee was #47, set in 1937.
Rank swung between #47 (1937) and #1192 (2009) in Tennessee, from #294 in 1910 to #310 in 2025.
Nationally, Sylvia's strongest state was New York, where it hit #16 in 1913. See Sylvia in every state →
How popular is Sylvia in Tennessee?
In 2025, 26 babies born in Tennessee were named Sylvia, making it the #310 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 4,285.
How many babies are named Sylvia in Tennessee?
In 2025, 26 babies born in Tennessee were named Sylvia.
What is the rank of Sylvia in Tennessee?
Sylvia's 2025 rank among girls names in Tennessee was #310.
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.