Silvia
How to say it: SIL-vee-uh · /ˈsɪlviə/
Latin: 'of the forest, woodland', from 'silva' (forest). Borne in mythology by Rhea Silvia, mother of Romulus.
Silvia was the 280th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 182 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are up about 44% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #223 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #280 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 182 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,765 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | +44% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #223 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,126 among girls’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Popularity for Silvia crested in the 1970s and now rests well below that mark at #280. Renewed growth is expected in coming years.
What goes with it
Airy and breathy across three syllables, Silvia carries a nature calm. Luciana pairs beautifully in style.
Nicknames
- Sil
- Silvi
- Vivi
Honouring a Silvia in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Silvia is about 1 in 116.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #1,126 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Silvia
- Queen Silvia of Sweden (born 1943)Queen consort of Sweden
- Silvia Saint (born 1976)Czech pornographic actress
- Silvia Federici (born 1942)Italian American scholar, teacher, and feminist activist
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