Sylar
Every Sylar since 2006 — 881 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sylar
Sylar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,134 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2006, 881 American babies have been named Sylar — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2009, when 91 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Sylar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sylar 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 | — | — | 12 | #7,134 |
| 2024 | — | — | 11 | #7,697 |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,348 | 10 | #8,184 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,188 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,514 |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,247 | 29 | #3,719 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,687 | 23 | #4,463 |
| 2018 | — | — | 32 | #3,510 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,721 | 35 | #3,304 |
| 2016 | 6 | #16,020 | 67 | #2,107 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16,213 | 54 | #2,407 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16,294 | 69 | #2,060 |
| 2013 | — | — | 67 | #2,041 |
| 2012 | 5 | #19,235 | 69 | #2,032 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,677 | 55 | #2,336 |
| 2010 | — | — | 76 | #1,896 |
| 2009 | — | — | 91 | #1,716 |
| 2008 | — | — | 47 | #2,671 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,381 | 38 | #3,077 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,637 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sylar in 2025?
Sylar ranked #7,134 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sylar?
881 babies have been named Sylar in the United States since 2006, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sylar most popular?
Sylar peaked in 2009, when 91 newborns received the name.
Is Sylar a boy or girl name?
Sylar is used for both: about 6% of babies named Sylar have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Sylar rising or falling?
Sylar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.