Silvia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Silvia has Latin origins, meaning 'woodland.' It evolved from the Latin 'silva' and has seen various historical forms. The name is associated with nature and has biblical relevance. It has maintained its popularity over time and is seen as a classic name in modern society.
The name Silvia is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Silvia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Silvia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9331st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9184th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1167th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1200th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 722nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 568th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 622nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1041st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1349th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Silvia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Silvia"
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪlviə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Silvia is derived from the Latin word 'silva,' meaning 'forest' or 'woodland.' It was used in ancient Rome as a family name and later became a given name.
Meaning
woodland
Language Evolution
Silvia (Latin), Silvie (Old French), Silvia (Modern usage)
Historical Usage
Silvia gained popularity in the Roman era and has remained in use throughout the centuries, particularly in European cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Silvie, Sylvia, Silviana
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Silvia is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with nature due to its meaning.
Famous People
Silvia Plath - American poet and novelist, Silvia Pinal - Mexican actress, Silvia Telles - Brazilian singer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Silvia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Silvia"
"Silvia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 9331st of 10718 | 10 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9184th of 16616 | 41 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1167th of 9107 | 742 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1200th of 9204 | 708 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 722nd of 12526 | 3,442 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 568th of 19264 | 5,012 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 622nd of 27321 | 5,302 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1041st of 35406 | 3,707 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1349th of 30306 | 2,065 |
Regional Popularity of "Silvia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
52.49% 3316th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Silvia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
48.08% 663rd/1379 |
65.85% 1558th/2366 |
94.57% 1080th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
69.73% 1085th/1556 |
47.39% 1115th/2353 |
47.90% 741st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
44.86% 999th/2227 |
34.98% 850th/2430 |
22.68% 647th/2853 |
17.30% 480th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
28.16% 827th/2937 |
19.04% 663rd/3483 |
18.50% 651st/3518 |
8.36% 338th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
30.75% 1133rd/3685 |
22.03% 986th/4475 |
15.27% 793rd/5194 |
5.52% 349th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
30.93% 1417th/4582 |
26.43% 1365th/5164 |
15.30% 1119th/7313 |
9.66% 721st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
36.87% 1469th/3984 |
33.52% 1504th/4487 |
22.05% 1504th/6822 |
17.80% 1117th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Silvia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Silvia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.