Boy nameNot in the current top chartsRising
Sly
//ˈslaɪ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19943 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
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Sly's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sly |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 |
Sly through the decades
- Sly peaked in 1994, when 9 babies were named Sly in the US.
- The 2020s were Sly's strongest decade, averaging 7 births a year.