Total births
485
Girls' name · since 1916
Syliva
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 485 babies named Syliva, peaking in 1960. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 485
- total births
- 1916–1988
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
485 girls have been named Syliva since 1916, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Syliva has been recorded 485 times among girls since 1916, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1988.
- 485 total births
- 1916–1988 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
485 girls have been named Syliva since 1916, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1988.
- 485
- total births
- 1916–1988
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Syliva was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
23 babies were named Syliva in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Syliva's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Syliva splits its recorded history at 1964: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1921 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1960 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Syliva at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Syliva popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1988
- Peak year (1960)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Syliva by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Syliva's strongest decade.
167 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Syliva births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s 10
1920s
10 births
- 1930s 17
1930s
17 births
- 1940s 28
1940s
28 births
- 1950s
1950s
107 births
- 1960s
1960s
167 births
- 1970s
1970s
95 births
- 1980s 55
1980s
55 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 167 births (34% of all-time use).
Syliva by state
Where Syliva concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 80 | 16.5% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 2.3% |
Texas share of Syliva's total US births 16.5%
Even split
80 of 485 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Syliva? ▼
Syliva has been given to 485 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1988. 23 babies were born in 1960, its single highest year.
When was Syliva most popular? ▼
Syliva was most popular in the 1960s decade with 167 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
Where is Syliva most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Syliva are Texas (80 births), California (11 births).
How long has the name Syliva been used? ▼
Records for Syliva go back to 1916, giving 73 years of history through 1988.
What names are similar to Syliva? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sylvia, Sylvie, Sylva, Sylvana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Syliva's data
- Syliva's decade-level peak was the 1960s (167 total births); usage has since declined to 55 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Sylivas (80 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 Syliva
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Syliva
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Compare Syliva side by side: Syliva vs Sylvia Syliva vs Sylvie Syliva vs Sylva
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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, 1916–1988 (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. "Syliva: Baby Name Since 1916 - 485 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/syliva. 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 Syliva 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.