Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Silviano since 1922
Babies named Silviano per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Silviano's real moment was 1938.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 41 |
| 1930s | 30 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Silviano is a rare but enduring masculine name with roots in Latin, carried into Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese naming traditions. In the United States, it first appeared on record in 1922 and reached its peak popularity in 1938, though it has always remained uncommon. As of 2025, it ranks 10,695th nationally, with an incidence of 1 in 284,679 boys, reflecting its stable if marginal presence. The name was most used in the 1930s, but it has not experienced a revival in recent decades. Its absence from top-state lists suggests wide but very thin geographic distribution. Silviano appeals to families seeking a distinctive name with classical roots and a natural, earthy meaning.
Silviano is a Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese masculine given name derived from the Latin 'Silvianus,' itself a Roman cognomen meaning 'of the forest' or 'woodland.' The root 'silva' (forest) appears in other names like Silvia and Silvester. Though never widespread outside Hispanic and Italian communities, Silviano has seen consistent, rare usage since the early 20th century, particularly in the 1930s when it reached its modest peak in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sil, Viano
Variants: Silviano, Silbiano, Silvianus
Sibling names for Silviano
Names that share Silviano's style, for a brother or sister.
