Sylus
Boy name · #2181 in 2025 · Uniqueness 72/100
In 2025, 66 baby boys were named Sylus, placing it at #2181 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2189, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 27,273 boys born in 2025 was named Sylus.
Babies named Sylus per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 27-year story
Sylus first appears in the Social Security records in 1998, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2013, when 84 boys were named Sylus — good for #1733 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Sylus against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Sylus in class?
Sylus scores 72 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Sylus will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Sylus is most common
Geography matters for names, and Sylus is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Syluss were TX (10), FL (5), WA (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Sylus
Statistically, parents drawn to Sylus tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Cylus, Sylis, Syrus, Tytus, and Linus.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Sylus | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66 | #2167 |
| 2024 | 50 | #2637 |
| 2023 | 50 | #2614 |
| 2022 | 54 | #2517 |
| 2021 | 42 | #2918 |
| 2020 | 66 | #2113 |
| 2019 | 50 | #2582 |
| 2018 | 59 | #2282 |
| 2017 | 52 | #2450 |
| 2016 | 70 | #2028 |
| 2015 | 62 | #2189 |
| 2014 | 81 | #1828 |
| 2013 | 84 | #1733 |
| 2012 | 74 | #1923 |
| 2011 | 74 | #1886 |
| 2010 | 68 | #2010 |
| 2009 | 53 | #2401 |
| 2008 | 43 | #2788 |
| 2007 | 39 | #2974 |
| 2006 | 24 | #4001 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4464 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6138 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5271 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5725 |
| 2001 | 9 | #6935 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sylus a popular boy name?
Sylus ranked #2181 among boys in 2025 with 66 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2189.
When was the name Sylus most popular?
Sylus peaked in 2013, when 84 American boys received the name (ranked #1733 that year). Since 2013 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Sylus?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 27,273 newborn American boys was named Sylus. It scores 72/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.