boy's name
Jean-Sylvain
ZHAHN-seel-VAN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 12
- Births on record 150
Jean-Sylvain is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1960, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1951.
- 3 syllables.
Jean-Sylvain Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1950s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 50 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Jean-Sylvain?
In 1995, Jean-Sylvain was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jean-Sylvain
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jean-Sylvain Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jean-Sylvain over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jean-Sylvain
- French ZHAHN-seel-VAN
Sibling Names for Jean-Sylvain
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jean-Sylvain — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jean-Sylvain
Is Jean-Sylvain a girl's or a boy's name?
Jean-Sylvain is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jean-Sylvain?
Jean-Sylvain has 3 syllables.
When was Jean-Sylvain most popular?
Jean-Sylvain peaked in 1960, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.