Silveria
Of Latin origin, meaning "of the forest" or "wooded".
Name Census estimates that about 25 living Americans carry the first name Silveria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Silveria today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Silveria births was 1928 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Silveria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Silveria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
25
~ 1 in 13,710,174 Americans
Peak year
1928
11 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
2001 SSA rank
#17,579
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Silveria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Silveria from the 1910s through to the 2000s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 44 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Silveria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Silveria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Silverias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Silveria
The name Silveria has its origins in Latin, deriving from the word "silvester," which means "of the forest" or "woodland." This suggests that the name may have been borne by individuals who lived in or near forested areas in ancient times.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Silveria dates back to the 4th century AD, when it was mentioned in a Roman text as the name of a woman who lived in the province of Hispania. This indicates that the name was in use during the later years of the Roman Empire.
In the Middle Ages, the name Silveria appeared in various historical records across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Roman cultural influences, such as Italy, France, and Spain. It is believed that the name may have been carried by individuals of noble or affluent backgrounds during this period.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Silveria was a 12th-century Italian noblewoman who was a patron of the arts and supported the construction of several churches and monasteries in the region of Tuscany. Unfortunately, her exact birth and death dates are unknown, but her legacy as a prominent figure in the cultural and religious life of her time has been well documented.
In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Silveria de Soto (1496-1542) accompanied Hernando de Soto on his expeditions to Florida and the southeastern United States. She is credited with keeping detailed accounts of the Native American tribes and landscapes encountered during these explorations, providing valuable insights into the early interactions between European settlers and indigenous populations.
Another historically significant individual with the name Silveria was a French botanist named Silveria Delisle (1675-1728), who made significant contributions to the study of plant life and taxonomy. Her extensive work on classifying and cataloging plant species was instrumental in advancing the field of botany during the Age of Enlightenment.
In the 19th century, Silveria Rosario (1818-1892) was a renowned Mexican poet and activist who advocated for women's rights and education. Her poetic works, which often explored themes of social justice and gender equality, earned her widespread recognition and influenced subsequent generations of writers and intellectuals in Latin America.
While the name Silveria has its roots in ancient times, it has endured throughout history, carried by individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from exploration and science to literature and activism. The name's connection to the natural world and its association with noble lineages have contributed to its enduring appeal across cultures and centuries.
People
Silveria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Silveria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Silveria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Silveria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 25 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Silveria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 13,710,174 US residents.
Is Silveria a common name?
We classify Silveria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 91 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Silveria most popular?
The single biggest year for Silveria was 1928, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Silveria is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Silveria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Silveria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.