
The short answer
Sylvie is a feminine name used in French and Czech. Behind the Name describes it this way: "French and Czech form of Silvia." It ranked #282 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, french and Czech form of Silvia. The entry lists its usage as French, Czech.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Sylvie ranked #282 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #282 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sylvie mean?
Behind the Name does not give Sylvie a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: french and Czech form of Silvia.
Is Sylvie a popular name?
Sylvie ranked #282 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Sylvie a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Sylvie appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Sylvie — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.