Silva
Every Silva since 1892 — 911 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Silva
Silva is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1892, 911 American babies have been named Silva. Its peak came in 1969, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Silva stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Silva year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,935 | 5 | #13,888 |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #14,040 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,665 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,978 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #16,164 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,276 | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #19,170 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,831 | — | — |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,161 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | 10 | #10,136 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,579 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,643 | — | — |
| 1995 | 11 | #8,012 | — | — |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,801 | — | — |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,406 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #8,062 | — | — |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,808 | — | — |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,279 | — | — |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,782 | — | — |
| 1960 | 11 | #4,139 | — | — |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,338 | — | — |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,226 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | 9 | #3,180 | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #4,148 | — | — |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,671 | — | — |
| 1925 | 10 | #3,334 | — | — |
| 1920 | 13 | #2,712 | — | — |
| 1915 | 9 | #3,104 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,898 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Silva
- Silva Kaputikyan Writer · 1919–2006
- Silva Batuta Soccer player · b. 1940
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Silva in 2025?
Silva did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Silva?
911 babies have been named Silva in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Silva most popular?
Silva peaked in 1969, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Silva a boy or girl name?
Silva is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Silva rising or falling?
Silva is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Silva?
Well-known people named Silva include Silva Kaputikyan (writer), Silva Batuta (soccer player).