Sylvia
Sylvia is a distinctive choice, ranked #426 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Sylvia in their class.
About the Name Sylvia
Sylvia is at its highest recorded position in the UK, #426 in 2025 — the strongest showing it has had. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Sylvia is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Sylvia in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #361, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Sylvia
- Sylvia Hoeks — Sylvia Hoeks is a Dutch actress and former model, best known internationally for her roles in Blade Runner 2049 and The Girl in the Spider's Web.
- Sylvia Pasquel — Sylvia Banquells Pinal, known professionally as Sylvia Pasquel, is a Mexican actress.
- Tim Sylvia — Timothy Deane Sylvia is an American retired mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, professional wrestler, and a former two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Sylvia
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Sylvia
Almost certainly the only Sylvia in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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Famous People Named Sylvia
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia