Sylvie

At a Glance: Name: Sylvie – Meaning: of the forest – Origin: French (from Latin) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: SIL-vee

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Sylvie is a French name, rooted in Latin, meaning "of the forest" — pronounced SIL-vee. It carries a classic style with an outdoorsy, nature-inspired, worldly feel, and shows up in U.S. baby name records going all the way back to 1909.

Meaning & Origin of Sylvie

Meaning: Of the forest.

Origin: French (from Latin).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Sylvie

Phonetic: SIL-vee   IPA: /ˈsɪlvi/

Popularity of Sylvie

In 2024, Sylvie hit #360 with 868 babies given the name — the highest point it's reached across the entire 1909-2024 span of Social Security data.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1909–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Sylvie mean?

Of the forest. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sylvie)

How do you pronounce Sylvie?

Sylvie is pronounced SIL-vee (IPA: /ˈsɪlvi/).

Is Sylvie a popular name right now?

Sylvie is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #360 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1909–2024.)

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