Sylar
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Sylar
Sylar is a masculine name of modern origin that gained notable exposure through the television series 'Heroes,' where it was the surname of a significant character. The name has since been adopted as a first name, appealing to parents looking for strong, distinctive options with a contemporary edge. With its crisp sound and unique letter combination, Sylar projects confidence and individuality. The name has a sleek, somewhat technological feel that resonates with modern naming preferences. While still uncommon, Sylar has seen increased usage since the early 2000s, particularly among parents drawn to names with popular culture connections and those seeking alternatives to more traditional options like Tyler or Skyler.
Sylar is also given to girls.
Pronounced SY-lar.
As of October 2026, Sylar ranked #17333 for girls in US births in 2023 and #7134 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #14676 for girls in 2011 and #1716 for boys in 2009.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,060 | 69 | 35.9 |
| 2015 | #2,407 | 54 | 28.2 |
| 2016 | #2,107 | 67 | 35.3 |
| 2017 | #3,304 | 35 | 18.9 |
| 2018 | #3,509 | 32 | 17.6 |
| 2019 | #4,462 | 23 | 12.8 |
| 2020 | #3,718 | 29 | 16.8 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |