Holding steady, #3,296 for girls today.
Popularity of Silvana since 1950
Babies named Silvana per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Silvana's real moment was 2017.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 162 |
| 1960s | 281 |
| 1970s | 264 |
| 1980s | 207 |
| 1990s | 285 |
| 2000s | 468 |
| 2010s | 484 |
| 2020s | 269 |
Meaning & origin
Silvana, rooted in the Latin 'silva' for forest, evokes a natural, earthy elegance. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1950 and has maintained a stable presence, with a slight peak in 2017 when it ranked highest. In 2025, it ranked 3,296 with 1 in 34,197 births, reflecting its rarity. The name has been most popular in Florida, New York, and Texas, aligning with communities of Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese heritage. Its classic Roman origin and melodic sound give it a timeless appeal without ever breaking into the mainstream.
Silvana is the feminine form of the Latin name Silvanus, derived from 'silva' meaning forest or woodland. In Roman mythology, Silvanus was a god of forests and fields. The name spread across Romance-language cultures, notably in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, where it has been used since medieval times. It gained modest popularity in the United States in the mid-20th century.
Where Silvana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Silvana” around the world
Where Silvana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Silly, Vana, Lana
Sibling names for Silvana
Names that share Silvana's style, for a brother or sister.
