Boy · #4,201 in 2026

Silvin

Name: Popularity of the name Silvin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Silvin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,201

Peak Rank

#3,532 (1922)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1922

First Year

1926

Last Year

1922

Peak Year

#3532

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Silvin

Silvin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1922, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 7 Silvins were born — ranking #3,532 that year. As of 2026, Silvin ranks #4,201 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Silvins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Silvin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Silvin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Sylvan
Silvan
Sylvain
Sylvine
Solving
Salving
Silvern
Silva
Sellin
Sevin
Sivan
Selin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Silvin

What does the name Silvin mean?

Silvin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1922. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Silvin in 2026?

In 2026, Silvin ranks #4,201 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Silvin most popular?

Silvin reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #3,532 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Silvin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Silvin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Silvin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Silvin include Lela, Romanus, Daily. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Silvin

Silvin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Silvin's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #3,532. Use the chart and map above to compare Silvin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.