Sylis
Every Sylis since 1998 — 1,043 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sylis
Sylis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,253 in 2025 with 63 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 1,043 American babies have been named Sylis. Its peak came in 2013, when 84 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Sylis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sylis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63 | #2,253 |
| 2024 | 37 | #3,267 |
| 2023 | 34 | #3,464 |
| 2022 | 42 | #2,994 |
| 2021 | 48 | #2,690 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,066 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3,336 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,096 |
| 2017 | 57 | #2,311 |
| 2016 | 74 | #1,970 |
| 2015 | 61 | #2,224 |
| 2014 | 66 | #2,113 |
| 2013 | 84 | #1,752 |
| 2012 | 64 | #2,128 |
| 2011 | 61 | #2,169 |
| 2010 | 56 | #2,320 |
| 2009 | 44 | #2,794 |
| 2008 | 46 | #2,711 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,679 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,837 |
| 2005 | 5 | #13,104 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,451 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,202 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,343 |
| 2001 | 7 | #9,112 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sylis in 2025?
Sylis ranked #2,253 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 63 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sylis?
1,043 babies have been named Sylis in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sylis most popular?
Sylis peaked in 2013, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Sylis a boy or girl name?
Sylis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sylis rising or falling?
Sylis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.