Holding steady.
Popularity of Syvilla since 1907
Babies named Syvilla per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Syvilla's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 32 |
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Syvilla is a rare feminine name of uncertain origin that first appeared in U.S. records in 1907, with that year marking its peak usage. The name never reached the top 1,000 and has remained consistently rare, with a stable trajectory over the decades. It is likely a variant of Sybil, meaning 'prophetess,' combined with the popular feminine suffix -illa. Syvilla has no recorded usage in any U.S. state with significant frequency, reflecting its niche appeal. Its obscurity and vintage charm may attract parents seeking a truly unique name with historical roots.
Syvilla is a rare English name, likely a variant or elaboration of Sybil, which derives from the Greek 'Sibylla' (prophetess). It may have been influenced by similar-sounding names like Priscilla or Drusilla. The name appears sporadically in early 20th-century U.S. records, with its peak in 1907, but never achieved widespread use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sylvie, Villa, Sibby
Sibling names for Syvilla
Names that share Syvilla's style, for a brother or sister.
