Silvo
Latin origin meaning "forest dweller" or "woodsman".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Silvo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Silvo today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Silvo births was 1915 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Silvo. 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 Silvo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1915
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1915 SSA rank
#4,315
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Silvo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Silvo 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 Silvo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Silvo
The name Silvo is of Latin origin, derived from the word "silvus," meaning "forest" or "wooded area." It is believed to have emerged during the Roman era, when many names were inspired by nature and the natural world.
In ancient Roman times, the name Silvo was likely associated with individuals who lived or worked in forested regions, perhaps as woodsmen, hunters, or those who revered the woodlands. It may have held symbolic significance, reflecting a connection to the natural environment and the abundant flora and fauna found within it.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Silvo can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who documented the life of a Roman soldier named Silvo Flavius, who fought valiantly during the Punic Wars against Carthage in the 3rd century BC.
In the Middle Ages, the name Silvo gained popularity among certain Christian communities, particularly in regions where Latin was widely spoken. It was often bestowed upon individuals with a deep reverence for nature and the divine creation.
Notable figures throughout history who bore the name Silvo include:
1. Silvo Annius (c. 100 AD - 165 AD), a Roman philosopher and scholar known for his treatises on ethics and virtue.
2. Silvo Benedictus (c. 1050 - 1120), a Benedictine monk and scholar who contributed to the preservation of ancient manuscripts.
3. Silvo Petruccio (1345 - 1405), an Italian artist and sculptor renowned for his intricate woodcarvings depicting scenes from nature.
4. Silvo Monteverdi (1567 - 1643), an Italian composer and pioneer of the Baroque era, known for his innovative operas and sacred works.
5. Silvo Rossi (1917 - 2006), an Italian botanist and environmentalist who dedicated his life to the study and conservation of forests.
While the name Silvo has maintained a presence throughout history, it has become less common in modern times, perhaps due to the decline of the Latin language and the shift towards more contemporary naming traditions. Nevertheless, its connection to nature and the ancient Roman world remains an integral part of its rich heritage and meaning.
People
Silvo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Silvo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Silvo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Silvo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Silvo 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 - US residents.
Is Silvo a common name?
We classify Silvo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Silvo most popular?
The single biggest year for Silvo was 1915, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Silvo is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Silvo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Silvo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Silvo in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Silvo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Silvo in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Silvo can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Silvo?
You can see how many people have the name Silvo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.