Sylar
Sylar is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Literally referring to a brand of watch, used modernly as a surname-like given name.
Origin and history
Sylar is a modern invented name that gained visibility in the 2000s, primarily inspired by the character Gabriel Gray (who adopts the pseudonym Sylar) in the television series Heroes. In the show, the name was derived from a brand of watches. It is used as a rare modern given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
824 babies in the United States have been named Sylar since 1880. It ranks #3852 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1835.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20 %)
- TX (17.9 %)
- FL (14.7 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
- PA (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 185 |
| 2010-2019 | 547 |
| 2020-2029 | 92 |
Fun facts
- The name Sylar gained awareness through the hit 2006 television series Heroes.
- In the series Heroes, the character chooses the name Sylar after seeing it printed on a watch face.