Declining since 2010, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Sylar since 2006
Babies named Sylar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 185 |
| 2010s | 41 | 547 |
| 2020s | 10 | 92 |
Meaning & origin
Sylar is a modern American given name that first appeared in official records in 2006, directly coinciding with the debut of the television series Heroes. The name gained brief attention around its peak in 2009, but has since declined in use, being given to fewer than five babies per year in recent years. While it lacks traditional etymology, Sylar represents a category of names derived from popular culture. The name was never concentrated in any particular state, remaining a sporadic choice across the country. Its trajectory shows consistent decline since 2010, mirroring the fading cultural relevance of its source material.
Sylar is a modern invented name, first recorded as a given name for boys in the United States in 2006. It originates from the surname Sylar, used as a villain name in the NBC science fiction series "Heroes", which premiered in 2006. The show's popularity led to the name appearing on the Social Security Administration's name records, though it has never been common.
Sibling names for Sylar
Names that share Sylar's style, for a brother or sister.
