Total births
31
Girls' name · since 1925
Silvestra
Since 1925, U.S. Social Security records show 31 babies named Silvestra, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 31
- total births
- 1925–1940
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
Silvestra sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 31 recorded since 1925.
Social Security Administration records show Silvestra recorded 31 times among girls since 1925, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1925 to 1940.
- 31 total births
- 1925–1940 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 68% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
31 girls have been named Silvestra since 1925, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1940.
- 31
- total births
- 1925–1940
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
68% of everyone ever named Silvestra was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
10 babies were named Silvestra in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Silvestra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Silvestra's SSA record in two at 1928 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1925, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1928 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Silvestra at a glance
Last recorded 1940Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1925
Silvestra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1925–1940
- Peak year (1928)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Silvestra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Silvestra's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 68% of all-time use.
Silvestra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
21 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 21 births (68% of all-time use).
Silvestra by state
Where Silvestra concentrates geographically, total births since 1925
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 16 | 51.6% |
Texas share of Silvestra's total US births 51.6%
16 of 31 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Silvestra? ▼
Since 1925, Social Security records show 31 babies named Silvestra. The most recent recorded year was 1940. Its busiest year on record was 1928, with 10 births.
When was Silvestra most popular? ▼
Silvestra was most popular in the 1920s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Silvestra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Silvestra are Texas (16 births).
How long has the name Silvestra been used? ▼
Records for Silvestra go back to 1925, giving 16 years of history through 1940.
What names are similar to Silvestra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Silvia, Silvana, Silver, Silva, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Silvestra's data
- Silvestra's decade-level peak was the 1920s (21 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Silvestras (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Silvestra
Nearby Names Like Silvestra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Silvestra
Silvia Girl
#1162 21,272 births
Silvana Girl
#3412 2,420 births
Silver Girl
#3341 1,749 births
Silva Girl
901 births
Sila Girl
#5510 510 births
Compare Silvestra side by side: Silvestra vs Silvia Silvestra vs Silvana Silvestra vs Silver
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1925–1940 (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. "Silvestra: Baby Name Since 1925 - 31 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/silvestra. 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 Silvestra 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 July 2026.