Holding steady.
Popularity of Sylwia since 1986
Babies named Sylwia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 91 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sylwia is the Polish form of Sylvia, a name rooted in Latin silva meaning 'forest'. It entered U.S. records relatively recently, with a first recorded use in 1986. The name saw its peak popularity in 1996, during which it was most commonly given, though overall usage remains rare. Sylwia's trajectory has been stable, indicating consistent but low-level use in the United States. The name has not appeared among top-ranked names in any state, reflecting its niche status. For families with Polish heritage or an appreciation for nature-inspired names, Sylwia offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Sylvia.
Sylwia is the Polish spelling of Sylvia, derived from Latin Silvia, feminine of Silvius, from silva 'wood, forest'. In Roman mythology, Silvia was the mother of Romulus and Remus. The name has been used in Poland since the 20th century, particularly from the 1990s onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sylwia, Silvia
Sibling names for Sylwia
Names that share Sylwia's style, for a brother or sister.
