Silvia
Silvia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
From the forest, spirit of the woods.
Origin and history
Silvia is a classic feminine name derived from the Latin word for forest or woods. In Roman mythology, Rhea Silvia was the mother of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. It has maintained a steady presence in the United States as a timeless European standard.
Popularity in the United States
21,272 babies in the United States have been named Silvia since 1880. It ranks #1024 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1183.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.1 %)
- TX (22.2 %)
- NY (8.7 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
- FL (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 32 |
| 1890-1900 | 62 |
| 1900-1910 | 105 |
| 1910-1920 | 321 |
| 1920-1930 | 385 |
| 1930-1940 | 336 |
| 1940-1950 | 643 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,841 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,745 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,225 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,255 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,134 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,381 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,771 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,036 |
Famous people named Silvia
- Silvia Colloca: Actress, Cookbook Author
Nicknames
Sil, Silvie, Sisi
Fun facts
- In Roman mythology, Rhea Silvia was a vestal virgin and the legendary mother of Rome's founders, Romulus and Remus.
- The spelling Silvia is preferred in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, while Sylvia is the traditional English spelling.