Sylvio Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSIL-vee-oh / ˈsɪl.vi.oʊLatin; Italian
Meaning
Latin: 'wooded' or 'from the forest'; Italian: 'of the forest'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sylvio is derived from the Latin name Silvius, which is associated with the Latin word 'silva', meaning forest. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italy, where it is often seen as a variant of Silvio. The name has historical significance in Roman mythology, where Silvius was a legendary king of Alba Longa. Over time, Sylvio has been adopted in various forms across different languages.
Trend Summary
Sylvio has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional spikes in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Silvio
International Variants
- Silvio (Italian)
- Silviano (Spanish)
- Silvios (Portuguese)
Famous people named Sylvio
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sylvio was first seen in the United States in 1907. Sylvio has ranked as high as #855 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Massachusetts, Maine, New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Sylvio has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sylvio (1933)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ME | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1918 | 24 |
| 1919 | 20 |
| 1920 | 22 |
| 1921 | 29 |
| 1922 | 14 |
| 1923 | 14 |
| 1924 | 15 |
| 1925 | 19 |
| 1926 | 17 |
| 1927 | 27 |
| 1928 | 12 |
| 1929 | 22 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1938 | 13 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |