boy's name
Silvain
seel-VAN (French)
- Origin French
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,185
Silvain is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2015 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.
- Silvain is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in France in 1908, when 35 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Silvain Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 280 |
| 1910s | 110 |
| 1920s | 85 |
| 1930s | 80 |
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 55 |
| 1960s | 195 |
| 1970s | 125 |
| 1980s | 80 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 10 |
How Popular Is Silvain?
In 2015, Silvain 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 Silvain
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Silvain Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Silvain over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Silvain
- French seel-VAN
Sibling Names for Silvain
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Silvain — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Silvain
Is Silvain a girl's or a boy's name?
Silvain is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Silvain?
Silvain has 2 syllables.
When was Silvain most popular?
Silvain peaked in 1908, when 35 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.