Sylvie Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Sylvie is the name of a traditional French folk song, often performed by folk musicians and associated with the theme of love.

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A Deep Dive

Sylvie Overview

Meaning

Forest, wood

Gender

Girl

Origin

French, Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word “silva,” meaning “forest” or “woods”​

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪlvi/

Popularity

Sylvie is cherished in various countries, particularly in French-speaking regions and the US. In the USA, Sylvie ranked as the 425th most popular name for girls in 2023​

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

6 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Classic, Nature-inspired, Vintage, Mythological

Associated Traits

Elegant, creative, compassionate, intuitive

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

The name Sylvie is associated with Saint Sylvie, mother of Pope Gregory the Great, and is often linked to the beauty and tranquility of nature​

Name Day

November 5th (France)​ ​, November 3rd (Germany)​​, November 5th (Italy)​
A Deep Dive

Sylvie Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Silvia, Sylvia, Sylvette, Sylvana, Sylvianne

Common Nicknames

Syl, Sly, Sisi

Diminutives

Sylv, Sylly, Vivi

Famous People

  • Sylvie Vartan
    (Bulgarian-French Singer)
  • Sylvie Guillem
    (French Dancer)
  • Sylvie Testud
    (French Actress)
  • Sylvie Goulard
    (French Politician)
  • Sylvie Meis
    (Dutch TV Host)
  • Sylvie Courvoisier
    (Swiss Pianist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Sylvie
    ("Emily in Paris," TV Series)
  • Sylvie
    ("Loki," TV Series)
  • "Sylvie's Love"
    (Film)
  • Sylvie Brett
    ("Chicago Fire," TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Sylvie?

Sylvie means “from the forest” or “woods.” It often describes someone who is connected with nature, possibly indicating a person who is calm and grounded.

What Is the Origin of The Name Sylvie?

Sylvie comes from the Latin word “silva,” meaning forest or wood. It has roots in French and Roman traditions, evolving through history to be a charming name with natural connotations.

Sylvie Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Sylvie in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5852021#4322022#4242023
Top 3 Rankings#4242023#4322022#5852021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Sylvie

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023424
(+8 from 2022)
725
(+1 from 2022)
0.04145
2022432
(+153 from 2021)
724
(+207 from 2021)
0.04038
2021585
(+183 from 2020)
517
(+165 from 2020)
0.02886
2020768
(+99 from 2019)
352
(+44 from 2019)
0.01991
2019867
(+32 from 2018)
308
(+9 from 2018)
0.01679
2018899
(+89 from 2017)
299
(+36 from 2017)
0.01608
2017988
(-30 from 2016)
263
(-20 from 2016)
0.01392
2016958
(+217 from 2015)
283
(+69 from 2015)
0.01462
20151175
(-63 from 2014)
214
(-14 from 2014)
0.01097
20141112
(+86 from 2013)
228
(+28 from 2013)
0.01165
20131198
(+176 from 2012)
200
(+30 from 2012)
0.01038
20121374
(+53 from 2011)
170
(+11 from 2011)
0.00877
20111427
(+94 from 2010)
159
(+12 from 2010)
0.00821
20101521
(+138 from 2009)
147
(+13 from 2009)
0.00750
20091659
(+81 from 2008)
134
(+7 from 2008)
0.00662
20081740
(-36 from 2007)
127
(-1 from 2007)
0.00610
20071704
(+583 from 2006)
128
(+45 from 2006)
0.00605
20062287
(-147 from 2005)
83
(-3 from 2005)
0.00397
20052140
(+186 from 2004)
86
(+12 from 2004)
0.00424
20042326
(+20 from 2003)
74
(+3 from 2003)
0.00367
20032346
(+398 from 2002)
71
(+16 from 2002)
0.00354
20022744
(-306 from 2001)
55
(-9 from 2001)
0.00278
20012438
(+42 from 2000)
64
(+3 from 2000)
0.00323
20002480
(+455 from 1999)
61
(+16 from 1999)
0.00306
19992935
(+491 from 1998)
45
(+10 from 1998)
0.00231
19983426
(-552 from 1997)
35
(-7 from 1997)
0.00181
19972874
(+695 from 1996)
42
(+11 from 1996)
0.00220
19963569
(+780 from 1995)
31
(+8 from 1995)
0.00162
19954349
(-901 from 1994)
23
(-9 from 1994)
0.00120
19943448
(+1076 from 1993)
32
(+10 from 1993)
0.00164
19934524
(+526 from 1992)
22
(+3 from 1992)
0.00112
19925050
(-243 from 1991)
19
(-1 from 1991)
0.00095
19914807
(+741 from 1990)
20
(+4 from 1990)
0.00098
19905548
(-1300 from 1989)
16
(-6 from 1989)
0.00078
19894248
(+592 from 1988)
22
(+5 from 1988)
0.00110
19884840
(-557 from 1987)
17
(-2 from 1987)
0.00088
19874283
(+256 from 1986)
19
(+2 from 1986)
0.00101
19864539
(+321 from 1985)
17
(+2 from 1985)
0.00092
19854860
(-382 from 1984)
15
(-1 from 1984)
0.00081
19844478
(+1346 from 1983)
16
(+5 from 1983)
0.00089
19835824
(-1298 from 1982)
11
(-5 from 1982)
0.00061
19824526
(+2883 from 1981)
16
(+8 from 1981)
0.00088
19817409
(-3260 from 1980)
8
(-10 from 1980)
0.00045
19804149
(+3164 from 1979)
18
(+10 from 1979)
0.00101
19797313
(-2100 from 1978)
8
(-4 from 1978)
0.00046
19785213
(+1127 from 1977)
12
(+3 from 1977)
0.00073
19776340
(-3151 from 1976)
9
(-13 from 1976)
0.00055
19763189
(+1181 from 1975)
22
(+8 from 1975)
0.00140
19754370
(+88 from 1974)
14
(+1 from 1974)
0.00090
19744458
(-1443 from 1973)
13
(-9 from 1973)
0.00083
19733015
(+527 from 1972)
22
(+5 from 1972)
0.00142
19723542
(+1269 from 1971)
17
(+6 from 1971)
0.00105
19714811
(-1232 from 1970)
11
(-6 from 1970)
0.00063
19703579
(-1063 from 1969)
17
(-10 from 1969)
0.00093
19692516
(+190 from 1968)
27
(+5 from 1968)
0.00153
19682706
(-627 from 1967)
22
(-10 from 1967)
0.00129
19672079
(+961 from 1966)
32
(+15 from 1966)
0.00186
19663040
(-1272 from 1965)
17
(-24 from 1965)
0.00097
19651768
(+383 from 1964)
41
(+10 from 1964)
0.00224
19642151
(+713 from 1963)
31
(+12 from 1963)
0.00158
19632864
(-261 from 1962)
19
(-3 from 1962)
0.00096
19622603
(+860 from 1961)
22
(+8 from 1961)
0.00109
19613463
(-559 from 1960)
14
(-4 from 1960)
0.00067
19602904
(+713 from 1959)
18
(+6 from 1959)
0.00087
19593617
(-1111 from 1958)
12
(-9 from 1958)
0.00058
19582506
(+984 from 1957)
21
(+9 from 1957)
0.00102
19573490
(+206 from 1956)
12
(+1 from 1956)
0.00057
19563696
(-319 from 1955)
11
(-1 from 1955)
0.00053
19553377
(+900 from 1954)
12
(+4 from 1954)
0.00060
19544277
(-50 from 1953)
8
No change from 1953
0.00040
19534227
(+256 from 1952)
8
(+1 from 1952)
0.00041
19524483
(+255 from 1950)
7
(+1 from 1950)
0.00037
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19504738
(+506 from 1948)
6
(+1 from 1948)
0.00034
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19485244
(-898 from 1947)
5
(-2 from 1947)
0.00029
19474346
(+275 from 1942)
7
(+2 from 1942)
0.00039
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19424621
(-1172 from 1934)
5
(-2 from 1934)
0.00036
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19343449
(+769 from 1933)
7
(+2 from 1933)
0.00065
19334218
(+193 from 1932)
5
No change from 1932
0.00048
19324411
(-125 from 1927)
5
(-1 from 1927)
0.00045
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19274286
(+565 from 1926)
6
(+1 from 1926)
0.00049
19264851
(-42 from 1918)
5
No change from 1918
0.00041
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19184809
(-726 from 1917)
5
(-1 from 1917)
0.00042
19174083
(+334 from 1916)
6
(+1 from 1916)
0.00053
19164417
(-622 from 1915)
5
(-1 from 1915)
0.00046
19153795
(-1587 from 1909)
6
(+1 from 1909)
0.00059
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19092208
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00136
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Sylvie

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#9192021#6342022#7162023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#6602021#3632022#3722023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1892021#1572022#1272023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#5712021#2692022#3462023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4022021#3522022#2402023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#11362021#9312022#9852023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4012021#3412022#2792023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4872021#3032022#2562023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4702021#4482022#2582023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5342021#3202022#3992023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2912021#3882022#2562023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3752021#2092022#2312023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#9422021#5162022#5632023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3492021#3252022#4052023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#9692021#8062022#8802023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2362021#2252022#3422023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#8432021#6352022#6842023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#5202021#5462022#3002023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#7352021#4712022#4102023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2142021#2032022#2132023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#7522021#3762022#3112023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5762021#4492022#4232023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#7802021#3762022#6662023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#13222020#7872022#5852023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4812021#4022022#4812023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5712021#5092022#4312023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#8342021#7172022#5062023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3102018#4102021#3492022

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#6332021#5462022#6142023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#11962020#7612022#7462023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#7362018#5092022#3822023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1082021#1212022#2322023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2071968#2091969#2092022

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5392021#6112022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7642022#6102023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3602021#3202023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2602017#1482021

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2362022#1372023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#6722021#4762023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2532016#1882022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2382021#2102022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1751960#1082022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3642023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2562023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#6482023

Popularity Rankings for Sylvie in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1532021#1592022#1842023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1561988#1841989#1941990

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2452021#2382022#2362023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3972020#3542022#3022023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3772019#4192020#3442021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5172021#5592022#3642023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#7572020#5362021#5712022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8101996#5501998#7322003

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Sylvie a Name for Boys or Girls?

Sylvie is predominantly a girl’s name, celebrated for its connection to nature and its melodic tone. It evokes images of a serene and natural elegance fitting for a female.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Sylvie

Sylvie in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Sylvie Vartan (Singer, born 1944): A Bulgarian-French singer, who became a major figure in the yé-yé movement of the 1960s.
  • Sylvie Guillem (Dancer, born 1965): A French ballet dancer, celebrated for her work with the Paris Opera Ballet and the Royal Ballet.
  • Sylvie Testud (Actress, born 1971): A French actress, known for her roles in both French and international films.
  • Sylvie Goulard (Politician, born 1964): A French politician, who served as a Member of the European Parliament and as France's Minister of the Armed Forces.
  • Sylvie Meis (TV Host, born 1978): A Dutch television personality and model, famous for her work in German television.
  • Sylvie Courvoisier (Pianist, born 1968): A Swiss pianist and composer, acclaimed for her contributions to jazz and contemporary classical music.
  • Sylvie Germain (Author, born 1954): A French author, recognized for her novels exploring themes of spirituality and the human condition.
  • Sylvie ("Emily in Paris," 2020 TV Series): The sophisticated and tough boss of Emily Cooper at a French marketing firm.
  • Sylvie ("Loki," 2021 TV Series): A variant of Loki with a complex past, who teams up with the original Loki.
  • "Sylvie's Love" (2020 Film): A romantic drama about a young woman pursuing her dreams while navigating a complex relationship.
  • Sylvie Brett ("Chicago Fire," 2012 TV Series): A paramedic who navigates personal and professional challenges in the Chicago Fire Department.
  • "Sylvie and Bruno" (1889 Novel): A fantasy novel by Lewis Carroll that blends two parallel stories, one real and one imaginary.
  • Sylvie Cooper ("Foxfire," 1996 Film): A high school student who becomes friends with a rebellious drifter.
  • Sylvie Mountain (Colorado, USA): A notable peak in the Rocky Mountains offering hiking and scenic views.
  • Sylvie Park (Paris, Île-de-France, France): A public park featuring gardens, walking paths, and recreational areas.
  • Sylvie River (Quebec, Canada): A river flowing through scenic landscapes and supporting local wildlife.
  • Sylvie Lake (Ontario, Canada): A picturesque lake surrounded by forests and ideal for fishing and boating.
  • Sylvie Creek (British Columbia, Canada): A tranquil creek flowing through lush forests and offering outdoor activities.
  • Sylvie Beach (California, USA): A sandy beach on the Pacific coast, popular for surfing and beach activities.

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  • Amelie
  • Salvie
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