Sylvia
Girl NameLatin
Meaning
Forest, woods
Origin
Latin
Peak Year
1937
Peak Popularity
0.40%
Popularity Over Time
1880
0.08%
1890
0.11%
1900
0.14%
1910
0.24%
1920
0.27%
1930
0.16%
1940
0.32%
1950
0.21%
1960
0.18%
1970
0.09%
1980
0.05%
1990
0.04%
2000
0.03%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sylvia mean?
Sylvia means "Forest, woods" and comes from Latin origin.
When was Sylvia most popular?
Sylvia was most popular in 1937 when 0.40% of babies were given this name.
Is Sylvia a boy or girl name?
Sylvia is primarily used as a girl name.