A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Silvio since 1905
Babies named Silvio per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Silvio's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 24 |
| 1910s | 457 |
| 1920s | 641 |
| 1930s | 265 |
| 1940s | 167 |
| 1950s | 162 |
| 1960s | 178 |
| 1970s | 133 |
| 1980s | 173 |
| 1990s | 164 |
| 2000s | 233 |
| 2010s | 216 |
| 2020s | 187 |
Meaning & origin
Silvio is a name with deep Latin roots, meaning 'of the forest.' It entered U.S. records in 1905 and reached its peak rank of 2,798 in the year 1913, when it was most common. After a long period of low use, the name has been rising in popularity since 1992, reflecting a renewed interest in vintage Italian names. In 2025, it ranked 2,798, with approximately 1 in 38,000 newborn boys receiving the name. Top states for Silvio include Pennsylvania and New York, areas with significant Italian American communities. The name carries a classic, literary feel through its mythological association with Silvius, son of Aeneas, and remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with historical depth and a melodic sound.
Silvio is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of the Latin name Silvius, derived from silva meaning 'forest' or 'woodland.' In Roman mythology, Silvius was the son of Aeneas and Lavinia, and the name was borne by several legendary kings of Alba Longa. It has been used consistently in Italy and other Romance-language countries since the medieval period.
Where Silvio is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Silvio” around the world
Where Silvio lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sil, Vio
Variants: Silvius, Sylvio
Sibling names for Silvio
Names that share Silvio's style, for a brother or sister.
