Boy · #10,642 in 2026

Sylvio

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

Current Rank

#10,642

Peak Rank

#1,390 (1921)

Total Babies

463

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1907

First Year

2015

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#1390

Peak Rank

463

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sylvio

The earliest SSA record of Sylvio as a baby boy name dates back to 1907, when 5 babies received it. 1921 was its biggest year on record, with 29 newborns named Sylvio — #1,390 in the national rankings. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 41% of all recorded Sylvios. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2015 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 463 Sylvios have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s 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 Sylvio

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

Silvio
Sylvia
Silvia
Salvio
Salvia
Sylvie
Silvie
Silvi
Sileo
Silvino
Selvey
Silva

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sylvio

What does the name Sylvio mean?

Sylvio is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1907. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sylvio in 2026?

In 2026, Sylvio ranks #10,642 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Sylvio most popular?

Sylvio reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #1,390 that year with 29 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Sylvio most popular?

Sylvio has historically been most popular in New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sylvio.

Is Sylvio a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Sylvio?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sylvio include Eustace, Clearance, Leno. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sylvio

Sylvio is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1907 and has accumulated 463 births in the dataset. Sylvio's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #1,390. Use the chart and map above to compare Sylvio'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.