Masculine dossier · first seen 1886
Sylvan
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1918
Peak births
103
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Sylvan
How many people are named Sylvan?
An estimated 1,638 living Americans are named Sylvan.
How rare is Sylvan?
Sylvan is uncommon among babies today, with 99 boys receiving the name in 2025.
How old is the typical Sylvan?
The median age of a living American named Sylvan is approximately 19 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 46 years old.
Is Sylvan still popular?
Yes — Sylvan is currently rising in popularity, with 99 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.4× higher than the previous decade.
1886Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
3.9%
2025
99
All-time
3,684