Sylvan
Pronunciation: [ s-IHLV-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sylvan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 117 babies have been named Sylvan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sylvan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,611 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,611
- Total SSA Count
- 15
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About the Name Sylvan
Sylvan is a girl name .
Is Sylvan a boy or girl name? Sylvan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,611 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,905. Sylvan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Sylvan is currently ranked #7,611 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sylvan include Syl, Sylv, Sylvy, Sylvie, Syy, Syie, and Sylkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sylvan include Sylvie, Sylvia, Sylvi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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