Silvestre Boy

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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.

We also feature individuals named Silvestre who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Silvestre, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Silvestre. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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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 #3640 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in Texas, California, 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.

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 Total Births Boy
2025 20 20
2024 17 17
2023 20 20
2022 14 14
2021 17 17
2020 23 23
2019 17 17
2018 23 23
2017 15 15
2016 22 22
2015 24 24
2014 20 20
2013 25 25
2012 33 33
2011 18 18
2010 22 22
2009 36 36
2008 41 41
2007 41 41
2006 48 48
2005 33 33
2004 51 51
2003 54 54
2002 40 40
2001 46 46
2000 43 43
1999 50 50
1998 43 43
1997 48 48
1996 52 52
1995 54 54
1994 60 60
1993 53 53
1992 58 58
1991 48 48
1990 40 40
1989 38 38
1988 29 29
1987 25 25
1986 38 38
1985 34 34
1984 24 24
1983 16 16
1982 33 33
1981 18 18
1980 24 24
1979 26 26
1978 26 26
1977 22 22
1976 23 23
1975 25 25
1974 22 22
1973 11 11
1972 17 17
1971 13 13
1970 10 10
1969 22 22
1968 13 13
1967 10 10
1966 15 15
1965 13 13
1964 12 12
1963 13 13
1962 15 15
1961 12 12
1960 15 15
1959 19 19
1958 13 13
1957 17 17
1956 11 11
1955 12 12
1954 12 12
1953 16 16
1952 13 13
1951 17 17
1950 11 11
1949 13 13
1948 12 12
1947 12 12
1946 12 12
1945 14 14
1944 10 10
1943 10 10
1941 13 13
1940 14 14
1939 11 11
1938 7 7
1937 9 9
1936 13 13
1935 14 14
1934 20 20
1933 8 8
1932 13 13
1931 14 14
1930 10 10
1929 20 20
1928 18 18
1927 19 19
1926 18 18
1925 15 15
1924 18 18
1923 19 19
1921 8 8
1920 15 15
1919 9 9
1918 7 7
1917 10 10
1916 7 7
1915 10 10
1914 5 5
1912 6 6

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 6
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