Silver
Gender-neutral name · American · Anglo Saxon · Old English
Meaningsilver · English
- US rank
- #3,342
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,305 in 1935
46 babies were named Silver in the US in 2025. It has climbed 499 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1915–2025
US births per million boys, 1896–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Silver you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 34,965 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Silver, 46 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Silver would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySilver first shows up in US birth records in 1896, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 129 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1935, when it reached #2,305.
- Then vs nowSilver is 2.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 101,010 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 34,965.
- TrendSilver has climbed 499 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,342. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlSilver is given to both boys and girls: 71% of the 65 babies named Silver in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Silver means “silver”. Our records link it to American, Anglo Saxon and Old English roots.
About the name Silver
Silver is a gender-neutral name of American, Anglo Saxon and Old English origin meaning “silver”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ver”. US birth records list Silver for girls from 1915 to 2025, in 95 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1935, when it ranked #2,305 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,342, with 46 babies. Of the 65 US babies named Silver in 2025, 71% were girls and 29% were boys.
Origin:American namesAnglo Saxon namesOld English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.2 | 160,772 girls |
| 1920s | 3.9 | 255,754 girls |
| 1930s | 6.8 | 147,493 girls |
| 1940s | 4.5 | 222,222 girls |
| 1950s | 3.3 | 302,115 girls |
| 1960s | 2.7 | 371,747 girls |
| 1970s | 3.8 | 266,667 girls |
| 1980s | 15 | 68,446 girls |
| 1990s | 13 | 75,700 girls |
| 2000s | 10 | 99,404 girls |
| 2010s | 24 | 42,194 girls |
| 2020s | 28 | 35,629 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 21 | 47,847 boys |
| 1910s | 4.5 | 221,239 boys |
| 1920s | 3.5 | 289,855 boys |
| 1930s | 3.2 | 310,559 boys |
| 1940s | 1.1 | 900,901 boys |
| 1950s | 0.8 | 1,204,819 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 boys |
| 1970s | 1.1 | 884,956 boys |
| 1980s | 1.0 | 1,041,667 boys |
| 1990s | 2.0 | 497,512 boys |
| 2000s | 4.2 | 240,385 boys |
| 2010s | 6.0 | 166,389 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 88,626 boys |
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Questions about the name Silver
What does the name Silver mean?
Silver means “silver” in English.
What is the origin of the name Silver?
Silver has American, Anglo Saxon, Old English roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Lainey, Maverick.
Is Silver a boy or girl name?
Both. Silver is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 71% of US babies named Silver were girls.
How popular is the name Silver?
Silver ranked #3,342 for US girls in 2025, given to 46 babies. Its best year was 1935 (#2,305).