Sylvie
Sylvie is a girls' name of French origin meaning “from the forest.” It ranked #282 in the United States in 2025. From the Latin 'silva' meaning forest, Sylvie is a name of woodland poetry.
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how do you pronounce Sylvie?
seel-VEE
where does the name Sylvie come from?
Sylvie is the French form of Sylvia, from the Latin silva, forest.
It was the title of a celebrated novella by Gérard de Nerval and evokes the green depths of the French countryside. The name feels simultaneously natural and sophisticatedly Parisian.
how popular is this name?
Sylvie has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 10 years since 2016. It peaked at #282 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #282 |
| 2024 | #356 |
| 2023 | #425 |
| 2022 | #433 |
| 2021 | #585 |
| 2020 | #772 |
| 2019 | #869 |
| 2018 | #899 |
| 2017 | #988 |
| 2016 | #958 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Sylvie fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Sylvie?
- Sylvie Vartan (Bulgarian-French singer and actress)
- Sylvie Guillem (French ballet dancer)
what names are similar to Sylvie?
what names go well with Sylvie?
Sibling names that share Sylvie's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Sylvie
What does the name Sylvie mean?
Sylvie means “from the forest”.
What is the origin of the name Sylvie?
Sylvie comes from the French naming tradition.
How popular is the name Sylvie?
Sylvie ranked #282 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Sylvie a boy or girl name?
Sylvie is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Sylvie?
Sylvie is pronounced seel-VEE, with 2 syllables.
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