Silva
3 countriesPopularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Silva was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
911 births recorded 1892–2023 · peaked in 1969 with 19 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
55 births recorded 2001–2017 · peaked in 2013 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
55 births recorded 2001–2017 · peaked in 2013 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
42 births recorded 1925–2020 · peaked in 1926 with 5 births
Most common in: Guyane
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Silva’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #5545 | — |
| 1990 | #5549 | ↓4 |
| 1991 | #7430 | ↓1881 |
| 1992 | #5051 | ↑2379 |
| 1993 | #6622 | ↓1571 |
| 1994 | #8804 | ↓2182 |
| 1995 | #7514 | ↑1290 |
| 1996 | #10567 | ↓3053 |
| 1997 | #12070 | ↓1503 |
| 2000 | #10745 | ↑1325 |
| 2001 | #15352 | ↓4607 |
| 2002 | #9482 | ↑5870 |
| 2005 | #14502 | ↓5020 |
| 2006 | #15152 | ↓650 |
| 2012 | #16869 | ↓1717 |
| 2013 | #14582 | ↑2287 |
| 2015 | #14482 | ↑100 |
| 2016 | #14331 | ↑151 |
| 2017 | #14124 | ↑207 |
| 2023 | #13462 | ↑662 |
Frequently asked questions about Silva
Is Silva a popular name?
Silva has 911 recorded births in United States between 1892 and 2023, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Silva more common for boys or girls?
Silva is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Silva most popular?
Silva peaked in 1969 in United States, with 19 recorded births that year.
Is Silva rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Silva’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1450 in 1892 to #13462 in 2023.
How many babies have been named Silva?
At least 1,008 babies have been recorded with the name Silva across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Silva popular in more than one country?
Yes — Silva appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.