Sylvie

Sylvie: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameFrench origin#282 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Sylvie

  • A female given name from French.

Etymology

Derived from Latin silva (forest).

How popular is Sylvie?

#282girls, 2025
1,096U.S. babies in 2025
#282peak rank (2025)
8,444babies since 1880

Since 1880, 8,444 girls in the U.S. have been named Sylvie. Its highest rank for girls was #282 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #282 for girls, with 1,096 babies given the name.

188019201960200020251,096 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Sylvie FAQ

What does the name Sylvie mean?

A female given name from French. Derived from Latin silva (forest).

What is the origin of the name Sylvie?

Sylvie is listed as a name of French origin.

How popular is the name Sylvie?

Since 1880, 8,444 girls in the U.S. have been named Sylvie. Its highest rank for girls was #282 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #282 for girls, with 1,096 babies given the name.

Is Sylvie a boy or girl name?

Sylvie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 8,444 girls and 0 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.