Silvester
Silvester is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Of the forest, living in the woods, or wild.
Origin and history
Silvester is a classic name of Latin origin derived from the word for forest or woodland. Historically famous as the name of several popes, it was moderately popular in the early 20th century in the U.S. but is now rarely given to newborn boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,306 babies in the United States have been named Silvester since 1880. It ranks #3400 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- TX (75 %)
- AR (10.6 %)
- CA (9.6 %)
- MS (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 13 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 31 |
| 1910-1920 | 133 |
| 1920-1930 | 218 |
| 1930-1940 | 121 |
| 1940-1950 | 103 |
| 1950-1960 | 170 |
| 1960-1970 | 177 |
| 1970-1980 | 83 |
| 1980-1990 | 99 |
| 1990-2000 | 88 |
| 2000-2010 | 53 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Nicknames
Sly, Silver
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Latin adjective 'silvestris', which literally translates to 'wooded' or 'of the forest'.
- In several European countries, New Year's Eve is referred to as 'Silvester' in honor of Pope Saint Sylvester I.