Silviano is an Italian name of Latin origin, derived from 'silvanus', which means 'of the forest'. It was originally a Roman family name given to people who lived near woods or were involved in forestry work. The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages and has been used as a personal name since then. Today, Silviano is still considered unique yet elegant, often chosen by families aiming for an uncommon yet meaningful name.
"The name Silviano experienced varied popularity over the century, with peaks in 1927 (10 births) and 1981 (8 births), but has seen a steady decline since the late 1980s."