Sylus
Every Sylus since 1998 — 1,244 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sylus
Sylus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,180 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 1,244 American babies have been named Sylus. 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 Sylus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sylus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66 | #2,180 |
| 2024 | 50 | #2,667 |
| 2023 | 50 | #2,652 |
| 2022 | 54 | #2,554 |
| 2021 | 42 | #2,967 |
| 2020 | 66 | #2,136 |
| 2019 | 50 | #2,618 |
| 2018 | 59 | #2,298 |
| 2017 | 52 | #2,487 |
| 2016 | 70 | #2,042 |
| 2015 | 62 | #2,207 |
| 2014 | 81 | #1,842 |
| 2013 | 84 | #1,753 |
| 2012 | 74 | #1,937 |
| 2011 | 74 | #1,901 |
| 2010 | 68 | #2,033 |
| 2009 | 53 | #2,443 |
| 2008 | 43 | #2,823 |
| 2007 | 39 | #3,018 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4,086 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,609 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,462 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,511 |
| 2002 | 12 | #6,028 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,434 |
| 2000 | 6 | #10,191 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sylus in 2025?
Sylus ranked #2,180 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sylus?
1,244 babies have been named Sylus in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sylus most popular?
Sylus peaked in 2013, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Sylus a boy or girl name?
Sylus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sylus rising or falling?
Sylus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.