Sylvie
5 countries#3079 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sylvie was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
364,737 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #3079 · peaked in 1964 with 27,551 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Yvelines, Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
8,444 births recorded 1909–2025 · currently #282 · peaked in 2025 with 1,096 births
Most common in: California, New York, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,885 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #212 · peaked in 2021 with 153 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,688 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #344 · peaked in 2021 with 137 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
169 births recorded 2006–2025 · currently #204 · peaked in 2025 with 19 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
28 births recorded 2013–2025 · currently #231 · peaked in 2025 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Sylvie’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #787 | — |
| 2004 | #818 | ↓31 |
| 2005 | #1138 | ↓320 |
| 2006 | #1139 | ↓1 |
| 2007 | #1361 | ↓222 |
| 2008 | #1237 | ↑124 |
| 2009 | #1495 | ↓258 |
| 2010 | #1495 | — |
| 2011 | #1975 | ↓480 |
| 2012 | #1869 | ↑106 |
| 2013 | #2063 | ↓194 |
| 2014 | #2498 | ↓435 |
| 2015 | #2148 | ↑350 |
| 2016 | #2021 | ↑127 |
| 2017 | #3622 | ↓1601 |
| 2018 | #2382 | ↑1240 |
| 2019 | #4519 | ↓2137 |
| 2020 | #3606 | ↑913 |
| 2021 | #2843 | ↑763 |
| 2022 | #3079 | ↓236 |
Frequently asked questions about Sylvie
Is Sylvie a popular name?
Yes — Sylvie currently ranks #3079 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Sylvie more common for boys or girls?
Sylvie is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Sylvie most popular?
Sylvie peaked in 1964 in France, with 27,551 recorded births that year.
Is Sylvie rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Sylvie’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #159 in 1900 to #3079 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Sylvie?
At least 375,066 babies have been recorded with the name Sylvie across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Sylvie popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sylvie appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Sylvie?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Sylvie include Alanna, Shiloh, Rosie, Antonella.
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