Boy · #3,592 in 2026

Sylvin

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

Current Rank

#3,592

Peak Rank

#2,956 (1917)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1917

First Year

1930

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#2956

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sylvin

Sylvin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1917, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 8 Sylvins were born — ranking #2,956 that year. As of 2026, Sylvin ranks #3,592 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 51 Sylvins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s 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 Sylvin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sylvin 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 Sylvin

What does the name Sylvin mean?

Sylvin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sylvin in 2026?

In 2026, Sylvin ranks #3,592 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Sylvin most popular?

Sylvin reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #2,956 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Sylvin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Sylvin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sylvin include Polk, Fidelis, Birger. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sylvin

Sylvin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 51 births in the dataset. Sylvin's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #2,956. Use the chart and map above to compare Sylvin'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.