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Worldwide Name Statistics

Sylvan

Ranked #7070 - 1 in 4,466,778 people
US

Most common in

United States

1,791 bearers

World total

1,791

estimated living bearers

Global rank

#7070

worldwide

Country breakdown

United States1,791
Worldwide
~1,791
rank #7070
Rarity
1 in 4,466,778
of people globally
Gender split
97/3
male / female %
Countries covered
1
~1,791 in US

About the name Sylvan

There are an estimated 1,791 people named Sylvan alive worldwide today. That ranks Sylvan at #7070 globally, with the highest concentrations in United States.

In the United States, Sylvan is held by approximately 1,791 people, ranking #7070 among first names. That works out to roughly 1 per 100,000 Americans (or 1 in 185,315 U.S. residents).

Historically Sylvan is used overwhelmingly as a male name (96.6% male).

Sylvan appears in birth records going back to 1880. Use the chart below to see how its popularity has changed across decades, and the surname section to find common pairings.

Gender distribution

Based on historical birth records, this name is used predominantly male.

Male 96.6%Female 3.4%

Frequently asked questions

How many people are named Sylvan worldwide?

There are an estimated 1,791 people named Sylvan alive worldwide today, ranking #7070 globally.

Is Sylvan a rare name?

Worldwide that works out to about 1 in 4,466,778 people. In the United States there are roughly 1,791 bearers, which is 1 in 185,315 Americans.

Is Sylvan a boy or girl name?

Based on historical birth records, Sylvan is used 96.6% male and 3.4% female.

Where does the name Sylvan come from?

Who are famous people named Sylvan?

Data sources

Every figure on this page is cited. See the methodology page for the full picture.

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