Sylvia Storer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sylvia Storer — Latin
274K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sylvia Storer is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Sylvia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Sylvia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. The French form is Sylvie. The name originates from the Latin word for forest Silva and its meaning is spirit of the wood. The mythological god of the forest was associated with the figure of Silvanus. Sylvia was the 137th most popular girl's name in Britain in 1900. The surname Storer: Anthony Morris Storer (1746–1799), English man of fashion, politician and collector Arthur Storer (1645–1687), America's first colonial astronomer Bellamy Storer (Ohio politician) (1796–1875), American politician Bellamy Storer (ambassador) (1847–1922), American politician and ambassador, son of the above, husband of Maria Longworth Storer Bill Storer (1867–1912), English cricketer and footballer Bill Storer (footballer) (born 1942), Australian rules footballer Byron Storer (born 1984), American National Football League coach and former player Charles Storer (painter) (1817–1907), American pai. Sylvia is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 274K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Sylvia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Sylvia

Latin

Sylvia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. The French form is Sylvie. The name originates from the Latin word for forest Silva and its meaning is spirit of the wood. The mythological god of the forest was associated with the figure of Silvanus. Sylvia was the 137th most popular girl's name in Britain in 1900.

Surname: Storer

English

Anthony Morris Storer (1746–1799), English man of fashion, politician and collector Arthur Storer (1645–1687), America's first colonial astronomer Bellamy Storer (Ohio politician) (1796–1875), American politician Bellamy Storer (ambassador) (1847–1922), American politician and ambassador, son of the above, husband of Maria Longworth Storer Bill Storer (1867–1912), English cricketer and footballer Bill Storer (footballer) (born 1942), Australian rules footballer Byron Storer (born 1984), American National Football League coach and former player Charles Storer (painter) (1817–1907), American pai.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Sylvia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Sylvia by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Sylvia Storer

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Sylvia Storer:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Sylvia?
The first name Sylvia originates from Latin. Sylvia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. The French form is Sylvie. The name originates from the Latin word for forest Silva and its meaning is spirit of the wood. The mythological god of the forest was associated with the figure of Silvanus. Sylvia was the 137th most popular girl's name in Britain in 1900.
When was Sylvia most popular?
The name Sylvia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Storer?
The surname Storer originates from English. Anthony Morris Storer (1746–1799), English man of fashion, politician and collector Arthur Storer (1645–1687), America's first colonial astronomer Bellamy Storer (Ohio politician) (1796–1875), American politician Bellamy Storer (ambassador) (1847–1922), American politician and ambassador, son of the above, husband of Maria Longworth Storer Bill Storer (1867–1912), English cricketer and footballer Bill Storer (footballer) (born 1942), Australian rules footballer Byron Storer (born 1984), American National Football League coach and former player Charles Storer (painter) (1817–1907), American pai.
What are the origins of the name Sylvia Storer?
The name Sylvia Storer combines two different traditions: the first name Sylvia has Latin roots, while the surname Storer originates from English.
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