Sylvia is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #466 in 2021 with 673 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 863 births ranking #361. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 21.7%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 2,436 girls born was named Sylvia. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.