Silvio
A male given name from Italian, equivalent to English Silvius.
Every Silvio since 1905 — 3,000 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Silvio
Silvio is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,830 in 2025 with 45 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1905, 3,000 American babies have been named Silvio. Its peak came in 1922, when 86 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Silvio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Silvio year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | #2,830 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,094 |
| 2023 | 32 | #3,620 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,977 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3,903 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,245 |
| 2019 | 27 | #3,982 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,896 |
| 2017 | 32 | #3,509 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3,763 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,528 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,574 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,597 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,687 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,633 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,995 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,143 |
| 2008 | 28 | #3,813 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3,877 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,651 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,439 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,573 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3,826 |
| 2002 | 21 | #4,022 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3,604 |
| 2000 | 26 | #3,287 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,672 |
| 1990 | 21 | #3,046 |
| 1985 | 20 | #2,587 |
| 1980 | 22 | #2,356 |
| 1975 | 14 | #2,883 |
| 1970 | 13 | #2,722 |
| 1965 | 18 | #1,908 |
| 1960 | 15 | #2,196 |
| 1955 | 20 | #1,783 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,102 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,378 |
| 1940 | 20 | #1,562 |
| 1935 | 19 | #1,648 |
| 1930 | 54 | #914 |
| 1925 | 69 | #800 |
| 1920 | 72 | #789 |
| 1915 | 67 | #731 |
| 1910 | 6 | #1,562 |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,406 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Silvio
- Silvio Berlusconi Politician · b. 1936
- Silvio Piola Soccer player · 1913–1996
- Silvio Gesell Economist · 1862–1930
- Silvio Marzolini Soccer player · 1940–2020
- Silvio Gazzaniga Sculptor · 1921–2016
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Silvio mean?
A male given name from Italian, equivalent to English Silvius.
How popular is the name Silvio in 2025?
Silvio ranked #2,830 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 45 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Silvio?
3,000 babies have been named Silvio in the United States since 1905, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Silvio most popular?
Silvio peaked in 1922, when 86 newborns received the name.
Is Silvio a boy or girl name?
Silvio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Silvio rising or falling?
Silvio is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Silvio?
Well-known people named Silvio include Silvio Berlusconi (politician), Silvio Piola (soccer player), Silvio Gesell (economist).