Of the forest
Derived from the Latin word 'silva', meaning forest or woods. It is a feminine elaboration of Sylvanus, the Roman deity of the woods and fields. While historically rare, it has gained modern recognition through popular culture.
Less common today
Sylvanas isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,314 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The former Banshee Queen and Warchief of the Horde · World of Warcraft
