Silvestre Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: sil-VES-tray /sɪlˈvɛs.tre/
Origin: Latin; Spanish
Meaning: Latin: of the forest; Spanish: related to the woods
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Silvestre has its roots in the Latin word "silvester," which means "of the forest" or "wild." This term is derived from "silva," meaning "forest" or "wood." The name entered the English language through the Old French form "Sylvestre," which was adopted during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. As a result, Silvestre and its variants became established in various European languages, including Spanish and Italian, where it has maintained a similar form and meaning.
Historically, the name Silvestre is associated with Saint Sylvester, a pope who served in the early Christian Church during the 4th century. His papacy coincided with the reign of Emperor Constantine, and he is often credited with the establishment of the Church in Rome.
The significance of Saint Sylvester is highlighted in the Christian liturgical calendar, particularly in the celebration of his feast day on December 31. The name also appears in various historical texts and translations, including the Vulgate, the Latin version of the Bible, where it is used to denote the connection to nature and the divine.
Culturally, Silvestre has been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing a connection to the natural world and the wilderness. This association with the forest has lent the name a sense of vitality and strength, resonating with themes of growth and renewal.
In some cultures, the name is celebrated in folklore and literature, reinforcing its enduring appeal. The diminutive form "Silvio" is also related, often used in Italian and Spanish contexts, further illustrating the name's adaptability across different languages and cultures.
Famous people named Silvestre
In this section, you will find notable people named Silvestre. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Silvestre who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Silvestre Dangond is a singer and songwriter best known for La Gringa, Sigo Invicto, and El Hombre Que Más Te Amó.
Silvestre Reyes is a former professional soccer player best known for his time with the Mexican national team and Club América.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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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)
The name Silvestre is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Silvestre was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Silvestre (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Silvestre.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2009 | 36 |
| 2008 | 41 |
| 2007 | 41 |
| 2006 | 48 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2004 | 51 |
| 2003 | 54 |
| 2002 | 40 |
| 2001 | 46 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 1999 | 50 |
| 1998 | 43 |
| 1997 | 48 |
| 1996 | 52 |
| 1995 | 54 |
| 1994 | 60 |
| 1993 | 53 |
| 1992 | 58 |
| 1991 | 48 |
| 1990 | 40 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1988 | 29 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1986 | 38 |
| 1985 | 34 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1982 | 33 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1979 | 26 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1977 | 22 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1975 | 25 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1969 | 22 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1962 | 15 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1959 | 19 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1941 | 13 |
| 1940 | 14 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1934 | 20 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1929 | 20 |
| 1928 | 18 |
| 1927 | 19 |
| 1926 | 18 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1924 | 18 |
| 1923 | 19 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1912 | 6 |