Sylvia is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #300 in 2025 with 1,017 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,017 births ranking #300. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 83.9%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,580 girls born was named Sylvia. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.