Sylvie
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Forest, from the woods
Origin: French
Popularity: Ranked #282 in 2025 with 1,096 babies born.
History: Sylvie surged in the 2010s-2020s as a French diminutive of Sylvia meaning 'of the forest.' The Loki TV series featured Sylvie as a major character, boosting the name through Marvel's massive reach. French forest poetry meets superhero storytelling. Sylvie represents the unexpected places where American parents find name inspiration.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Sylvie? About 1 in 3,037 babies born in 2025 were named Sylvie, or roughly 3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Sylvie
What does the name Sylvie mean?
Sylvie means “Forest, from the woods” from French roots.
What is the origin of the name Sylvie?
Sylvie has French origin. The traditional meaning is “Forest, from the woods”.
How popular is Sylvie?
Sylvie ranked #282 in 2025 — given to 1,096 babies that year.
When was Sylvie most popular?
Sylvie peaked in 2025 with 1,096 babies registered that year.
Is Sylvie a boy or girl name?
Sylvie is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Sylvies in registered births are female.
Is the name Sylvie rising or falling in popularity?
Sylvie has risen 489 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #771 in 2020 to #282 in 2025.
How long has Sylvie been recorded?
Sylvie appears in birth records across 88 years — from 1909 through 2025.