Girls name · Virginia
Sylvia in Virginia
Sylvia was the 254th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 33 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 5,688 babies Sylvia.
Popularity over time
Sylvia in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 13 | 165th |
| 1926 | 56 | 112th |
| 1943 | 120 | 56th |
| 1959 | 105 | 92nd |
| 1976 | 16 | 293rd |
| 1992 | 17 | 345th |
| 2009 | 14 | 572nd |
| 2025 | 33 | 254th |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia fell from 165th in 1910 to 254th in 2025.
The most babies named Sylvia in Virginia in a single year was 155, in 1947. Its best showing was 34th 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 Virginia?
Sylvia was the 254th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 33 babies named Sylvia that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 5,688 babies Sylvia.
How many babies are named Sylvia in Virginia?
In 2025, 33 babies were named Sylvia in Virginia. The most babies named Sylvia in Virginia in a single year was 155, in 1947.
What is the rank of Sylvia in Virginia?
Sylvia ranked 254th among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 34th 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.