Declining since 2009, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Sylvana since 1951
Babies named Sylvana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 55 |
| 1960s | 44 |
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 128 |
| 1990s | 154 |
| 2000s | 165 |
| 2010s | 155 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Sylvana, a feminine form of Silvanus, entered US records in 1951. It saw its peak popularity in 2008, though it remains a rare choice, currently ranking 7,885 and given to roughly 1 in 123,636 newborns. The name has been on a gradual decline since 2009, reflecting a broader shift away from elaborate Italian and Spanish feminine names. Despite its low frequency, Sylvana retains a natural, lyrical quality through its Latin root 'silva' (forest), making it an elegant option for parents drawn to nature inspired names with European heritage.
Sylvana is the feminine form of Silvanus, a Roman name derived from Latin 'silva' meaning 'wood' or 'forest'. In Roman mythology, Silvanus was a god of the woodlands, and the name has been used in various European languages since the Renaissance. It shares roots with the English word 'sylvan', meaning 'of the forest'.
“Sylvana” around the world
Where Sylvana 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: Syl, Vana
Sibling names for Sylvana
Names that share Sylvana's style, for a brother or sister.
