Sylis
Boy name · #2252 in 2025 · Uniqueness 53/100
In 2025, 63 baby boys were named Sylis, placing it at #2252 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2212, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 28,571 boys born in 2025 was named Sylis.
Babies named Sylis per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 27-year story
Sylis 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 Sylis — 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 Sylis against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Sylis in class?
Sylis scores 53 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Sylis is most common
Geography matters for names, and Sylis is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Syliss were TX (11), GA (5), PA (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 Sylis
Statistically, parents drawn to Sylis tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Sylus, Sudais, Cylas, Shlok, and Tytus.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Sylis | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63 | #2230 |
| 2024 | 37 | #3216 |
| 2023 | 34 | #3416 |
| 2022 | 42 | #2962 |
| 2021 | 48 | #2652 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3025 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3259 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3055 |
| 2017 | 57 | #2295 |
| 2016 | 74 | #1959 |
| 2015 | 61 | #2212 |
| 2014 | 66 | #2098 |
| 2013 | 84 | #1733 |
| 2012 | 64 | #2104 |
| 2011 | 61 | #2145 |
| 2010 | 56 | #2287 |
| 2009 | 44 | #2753 |
| 2008 | 46 | #2684 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3591 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4675 |
| 2005 | 5 | #11472 |
| 2004 | 10 | #6976 |
| 2003 | 12 | #5877 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7643 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8339 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sylis a popular boy name?
Sylis ranked #2252 among boys in 2025 with 63 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2212.
When was the name Sylis most popular?
Sylis 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 Sylis?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 28,571 newborn American boys was named Sylis. It scores 53/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
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.