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I'm curious - do you think that Sylvia is going to replace Sophia? I've heard this from a few people. I'm also curious about the popularity of Miriam, it also seems to be climbing.
Thanks.
Haven
Also: Do you play at ISC?
Thanks.
Haven
Also: Do you play at ISC?
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I must not play at ISC, because I have no idea what that question means! What is ISC?
I don't think Sylvia will replace Sophia any time soon, at least in the USA. Not only is there little sign of a major upswing in use of Sylvia in the SSA records, but Sylvia was fairly popular way too recently for it to have much chance of a major comeback. Sylvia was one of the top 100 names in the USA during the 1930s and 1940s. Most of those Sylvias are still alive. Young parents today have many grandmothers and mothers named Sylvia. That would normally mean that the name will sound too "elderly" for many young parents to want to take it up. It will probably be another 20 years before many young parents will be able to see Sylvia as being "fresh" again.
Of course there are always exceptions to every general trend in names. Audrey revived much sooner than expected. But as yet I don't see many signs of Sylvia being the new Audrey. :)
Miriam may have a little more chance of revival than Sylvia. Miriam has actually been one of the steadier names in its use during the past few decades, perhaps because it remains popular with Jewish parents. If non-Jews start to discover it again, it might have an upswing.
I don't think Sylvia will replace Sophia any time soon, at least in the USA. Not only is there little sign of a major upswing in use of Sylvia in the SSA records, but Sylvia was fairly popular way too recently for it to have much chance of a major comeback. Sylvia was one of the top 100 names in the USA during the 1930s and 1940s. Most of those Sylvias are still alive. Young parents today have many grandmothers and mothers named Sylvia. That would normally mean that the name will sound too "elderly" for many young parents to want to take it up. It will probably be another 20 years before many young parents will be able to see Sylvia as being "fresh" again.
Of course there are always exceptions to every general trend in names. Audrey revived much sooner than expected. But as yet I don't see many signs of Sylvia being the new Audrey. :)
Miriam may have a little more chance of revival than Sylvia. Miriam has actually been one of the steadier names in its use during the past few decades, perhaps because it remains popular with Jewish parents. If non-Jews start to discover it again, it might have an upswing.
This message was edited 11/13/2006, 12:48 PM
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