Silvester Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsil-VES-ter / sɪlˈvɛstərLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: 'of the forest'; English: 'one who is from the forest'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Silvester is derived from the Latin word 'silva', meaning 'forest'. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts, due to its association with Saint Sylvester, a pope in the early Christian church. The name gained popularity in medieval Europe and has been used in various forms across different languages. It is often associated with nature and the outdoors.
Trend Summary
Silvester has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with occasional peaks around the holiday season.
Similar Names
Variants
- Silvestre
International Variants
- Silvestre (Spanish)
- Silvestro (Italian)
- Silvestar (Croatian)
Famous people named Silvester
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Fictional characters named Silvester
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Silvester was first seen in the United States in 1884. Silvester has ranked as high as #1114 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in Texas, Arkansas, California, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Silvester has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Silvester (1996)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 7 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 14 |
| 1916 | 17 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1919 | 21 |
| 1920 | 26 |
| 1921 | 19 |
| 1922 | 19 |
| 1923 | 31 |
| 1924 | 20 |
| 1925 | 24 |
| 1926 | 14 |
| 1927 | 20 |
| 1928 | 18 |
| 1929 | 27 |
| 1930 | 19 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1932 | 16 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 17 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 19 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1954 | 21 |
| 1955 | 22 |
| 1956 | 20 |
| 1957 | 14 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1959 | 17 |
| 1960 | 32 |
| 1961 | 26 |
| 1962 | 20 |
| 1963 | 29 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 |