Sylvie Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Sylvie is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Sylvie?
Sylvie is spelled S-Y-L-V-I-E. The name has 6 letters.
Sylvie at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Sylvie means “of the forest” and derives from the Latin word “silva” meaning “forest.”
- Origin
- Sylvie is associated with Latin roots, deriving from the word “silva” which means “forest.”
- Pronunciation
- sil-VEE · 2 syllables
Sylvie Popularity in 2025
Rank#282
Recorded Births1,096
- Girls usage rose 74 places to #282 and recorded 223 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Sylvie Mean?
Sylvie means “of the forest” and derives from the Latin word “silva” meaning “forest.”
Origin: Sylvie is associated with Latin roots, deriving from the word “silva” which means “forest.”
How Do You Pronounce Sylvie?
Pronunciationsil-VEE
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Sylvie?
- History
- Sylvie is used in French-speaking regions and is considered a variant of Sylvia, a name that appears in classical literature.
Sylvie Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,096 | #282 |
| 2024 | Girls | 873 | #356 |
| 2023 | Girls | 728 | #425 |
| 2022 | Girls | 724 | #433 |
| 2021 | Girls | 517 | #585 |
| 2020 | Girls | 352 | #772 |
| 2019 | Girls | 308 | #869 |
| 2018 | Girls | 299 | #899 |
| 2017 | Girls | 263 | #988 |
| 2016 | Girls | 283 | #958 |
| 2015 | Girls | 214 | #1,175 |
| 2014 | Girls | 228 | #1,112 |
| 2013 | Girls | 200 | #1,198 |
| 2012 | Girls | 170 | #1,374 |
| 2011 | Girls | 159 | #1,427 |
| 2010 | Girls | 147 | #1,521 |
| 2009 | Girls | 134 | #1,660 |
| 2008 | Girls | 127 | #1,740 |
| 2007 | Girls | 128 | #1,704 |
| 2006 | Girls | 83 | #2,287 |
| 2005 | Girls | 86 | #2,140 |
| 2004 | Girls | 74 | #2,326 |
| 2003 | Girls | 71 | #2,346 |
| 2002 | Girls | 55 | #2,745 |
When Was Sylvie Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
1,096 recorded births
National rank #282
2024 · Girls
873 recorded births
National rank #356
2023 · Girls
728 recorded births
National rank #425
2022 · Girls
724 recorded births
National rank #433
Where Sylvie Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SD | #46 | 16 |
| MT | #79 | 11 |
| ME | #96 | 10 |
| MN | #97 | 52 |
| ND | #117 | 8 |
| WI | #122 | 42 |
| DC | #150 | 5 |
| IA | #154 | 21 |