Feminine dossier · first seen 1884
Silvia
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1991
Peak births
374
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Silvia
How many people are named Silvia?
An estimated 17,852 living Americans are named Silvia.
How rare is Silvia?
Silvia is uncommon among babies today, with 182 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 51.3% from its 1991 peak.
How old is the typical Silvia?
The median age of a living American named Silvia is approximately 39 years, with most bearers falling between 24 and 53 years old.
Is Silvia still popular?
Yes. Silvia is holding steady, with 182 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Silvia most common?
Silvia has its strongest geographic signal in Texas, where it appears 5.8× more often than the national baseline.
1884Peak 19912025
Peak year
1991
Decline from peak
51.3%
2025
182
All-time
21,272