Sylvie

Sylvie is a French/Latin girl's name. A French form of Sylvia meaning "from the forest". Its woodland connection and delicate sound have a whimsical, nature-inspired quality.

How popular is Sylvie in the United States?

In 2024, 868 girls in the United States were named Sylvie, making it the 360th most popular girl's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 1,116th a decade earlier.

2024 is its busiest year on record.

Records for Sylvie go back to 1909, and 7,342 babies have been given the name since.

What Sylvie means and where it comes from

A French form of Sylvia meaning "from the forest". Its woodland connection and delicate sound have a whimsical, nature-inspired quality. Combines nature imagery with French elegance.

Sylvie is of French/Latin origin, described as nature in style.

Is Sylvie a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 868 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sylvie mean?

A French form of Sylvia meaning "from the forest". Its woodland connection and delicate sound have a whimsical, nature-inspired quality.

Where does the name Sylvie come from?

Sylvie is of French/Latin origin, and is usually described as nature in style.

How popular is Sylvie in the United States?

In 2024, 868 girls in the United States were named Sylvie, making it the 360th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Sylvie a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 868 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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