Silvestre Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsil-VES-tray / sɪlˈvɛs.treLatin; Spanish
Meaning
Latin: of the forest; Spanish: related to the woods
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Silvestre is derived from the Latin name Silvester, which means 'of the forest' or 'wooded'. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. The name is often associated with Saint Silvester, a pope in the early Christian church. In modern times, it remains a popular name in regions influenced by Latin languages.
Trend Summary
The name Silvestre has seen limited popularity in the United States, often remaining a unique choice.
Similar Names
Variants
- Silvester
- Silvestre
International Variants
- Silvestre (Spanish)
- Silvester (German)
- Silvestro (Italian)
Famous people named Silvestre
Silvestre de Sacy was a French orientalist and philologist known for his work on Arabic literature.
Silvestre II, born Gerbert of Aurillac, was the first French pope and a notable scholar in the 10th century.
Silvestre Reyes is a former U.S. Congressman who served Texas's 16th congressional district.
Silvestre Dangond is a Colombian singer and songwriter known for his contributions to vallenato music.
Fictional characters named Silvestre
Silvestre is a character in the animated series 'Looney Tunes', known for his role as a mischievous cat.
Silvestre is a character in the children's book 'The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies' by Beatrix Potter.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Silvestre was first seen in the United States in 1912. Silvestre has ranked as high as #1177 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Silvestre has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Silvestre (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1912 | 6 |
1914 | 5 |
1915 | 10 |
1916 | 7 |
1917 | 10 |
1918 | 7 |
1919 | 9 |
1920 | 15 |
1921 | 8 |
1923 | 19 |
1924 | 18 |
1925 | 15 |
1926 | 18 |
1927 | 19 |
1928 | 18 |
1929 | 20 |
1930 | 10 |
1931 | 14 |
1932 | 13 |
1933 | 8 |
1934 | 20 |
1935 | 14 |
1936 | 13 |
1937 | 9 |
1938 | 7 |
1939 | 11 |
1940 | 14 |
1941 | 13 |
1943 | 10 |
1944 | 10 |
1945 | 14 |
1946 | 12 |
1947 | 12 |
1948 | 12 |
1949 | 13 |
1950 | 11 |
1951 | 17 |
1952 | 13 |
1953 | 16 |
1954 | 12 |
1955 | 12 |
1956 | 11 |
1957 | 17 |
1958 | 13 |
1959 | 19 |
1960 | 14 |
1961 | 13 |
1962 | 15 |
1963 | 13 |
1964 | 12 |
1965 | 13 |
1966 | 15 |
1967 | 10 |
1968 | 13 |
1969 | 22 |
1970 | 10 |
1971 | 13 |
1972 | 17 |
1973 | 11 |
1974 | 22 |
1975 | 25 |
1976 | 23 |
1977 | 22 |
1978 | 26 |
1979 | 26 |
1980 | 24 |
1981 | 18 |
1982 | 33 |
1983 | 16 |
1984 | 24 |
1985 | 34 |
1986 | 38 |
1987 | 25 |
1988 | 29 |
1989 | 38 |
1990 | 40 |
1991 | 48 |
1992 | 58 |
1993 | 53 |
1994 | 60 |
1995 | 54 |
1996 | 52 |
1997 | 48 |
1998 | 43 |
1999 | 50 |
2000 | 43 |
2001 | 46 |
2002 | 40 |
2003 | 54 |
2004 | 51 |
2005 | 33 |
2006 | 48 |
2007 | 41 |
2008 | 41 |
2009 | 36 |
2010 | 22 |
2011 | 18 |
2012 | 33 |
2013 | 25 |
2014 | 20 |
2015 | 24 |
2016 | 22 |
2017 | 15 |
2018 | 23 |
2019 | 17 |
2020 | 23 |
2021 | 17 |
2022 | 14 |
2023 | 20 |
2024 | 17 |