Silver
Silver: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪlvɚ/
Meaning and origin of Silver
- A unisex given name from English from the metal, or transferred from the surname.
Etymology
As a surname, anglicised from the German Jewish ornamental surname Silber.
How popular is Silver?
Since 1880, 1,749 girls and 528 boys in the U.S. have been named Silver (77% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2351 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #772 in 1896. In 2025, 65 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Silver FAQ
What does the name Silver mean?
A unisex given name from English from the metal, or transferred from the surname. As a surname, anglicised from the German Jewish ornamental surname Silber.
What is the origin of the name Silver?
Silver is listed as a name of English from the metal origin.
How popular is the name Silver?
Since 1880, 1,749 girls and 528 boys in the U.S. have been named Silver (77% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2351 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #772 in 1896. In 2025, 65 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Silver a boy or girl name?
Silver is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,749 girls and 528 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.