Rising since 1985, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Silvano since 1921
Babies named Silvano per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 23 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 55 |
| 1960s | 69 |
| 1970s | 83 |
| 1980s | 132 |
| 1990s | 182 |
| 2000s | 211 |
| 2010s | 153 |
| 2020s | 83 |
Meaning & origin
Silvano is a rare but steadily used name in the United States, with first recorded usage in 1921. It ranked 4,857th in 2025, given to approximately 1 in every 85,404 newborn boys. The name saw its peak popularity in 2005, and its trajectory has been rising since 1985, reflecting a slow but increasing interest in this nature-inspired Italian and Spanish classic. While Silvano has no strong ties to any particular U.S. state, it remains a distinctive choice with ancient Roman roots.
Silvano derives from the Latin name Silvanus, the Roman god of forests and fields. The name is rooted in the Latin word silva, meaning 'forest' or 'woodland.' It has been used across Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese cultures, often as a given name that evokes nature and rustic life.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sil, Vano
Sibling names for Silvano
Names that share Silvano's style, for a brother or sister.
