Total births
1,029
Boys' name · since 1921
Silvano
Silvano has 1,029 recorded births since 1921 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2005 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6243
- among boys today
- 1,029
- born since 1921
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
1,029 babies have been named Silvano since 1921, making it today's #6243 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Silvano recorded 1,029 times among boys since 1921, holding rank #6243 nationally today, ahead of 56% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 2025.
- #6243 among boys today
- 1,029 born since 1921
- 2000s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Silvano is currently the #6243 boys' name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 1,029 born since 1921, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6243
- among boys today
- 1,029
- born since 1921
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Silvano vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6243
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Silvano was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
30 babies were named Silvano in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Silvano compares
1,029 Top 30% higher than 70% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Silvano's all-time total is 180% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Silvano | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,029 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 30 | 23 | 22,252 |
Silvano's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Silvano splits its recorded history at 1985: 68% of all births land in the more recent half, 32% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1921 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 30 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Silvano at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#6,243
Active since
1921
Silvano popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Silvano by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Silvano's strongest decade.
211 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Silvano births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 23
1920s
23 births
- 1930s 18
1930s
18 births
- 1940s 20
1940s
20 births
- 1950s 55
1950s
55 births
- 1960s 69
1960s
69 births
- 1970s 83
1970s
83 births
- 1980s
1980s
132 births
- 1990s
1990s
182 births
- 2000s
2000s
211 births
- 2010s
2010s
153 births
- 2020s 83
2020s
83 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 211 births (21% of all-time use).
How Silvano compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Silvano's total volume
Silvano vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Silvano by state
Where Silvano concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 182 | 17.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 113 | 11.0% |
California share of Silvano's total US births 17.7%
Even split
182 of 1,029 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Silvano? ▼
Since 1921, Social Security records show 1,029 babies named Silvano. Today it holds rank #6243 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 30 births.
When was Silvano most popular? ▼
Silvano was most popular in the 2000s decade with 211 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Silvano most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Silvano are California (182 births), Texas (113 births).
How long has the name Silvano been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Silvano since 1921 -- 105 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Silvano? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Silas, Silvio, Silvestre, Silverio, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Silvano's data
- Silvano's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (211 total births) through the 2020s (83) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Silvanos (182 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Silvano
Nearby Names Like Silvano
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Silvano
Silas Boy
#81 75,465 births
Silvio Boy
#3053 3,000 births
Silvestre Boy
#5471 2,457 births
Silverio Boy
#9955 1,805 births
Silvester Boy
1,306 births
Compare Silvano side by side: Silvano vs Silas Silvano vs Silvio Silvano vs Silvestre
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Silvano
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1921–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Silvano: #6243 Boys' Name - 1,029 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/silvano. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Silvano draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.