girl's name
Silene
see-LEN (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 230
Silene is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2010 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 1992, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1978.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Silene Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 35 |
How Popular Is Silene?
In 2010, Silene 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.
How Silene Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Silène | Silène is a rare spelling of Silene, written with a grave accent and recorded about 50 times, mostly in France. | 50 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Silene
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Silene Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Silene over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Silene
- French see-LEN
Sibling Names for Silene
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Silene — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Silene
Is Silene a girl's or a boy's name?
Silene is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Silene?
Silene has 2 syllables.
When was Silene most popular?
Silene peaked in 1992, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.