girl's name
Silvie
SIL-vee (English)
- Origin Czech
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 826
Silvie is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 22 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Silvie is a name of Czech origin.
- Peaked in France in 1958, when 20 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Silvie Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 95 |
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 35 |
| 1930s | 30 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 100 |
| 1960s | 100 |
| 1970s | 90 |
| 1980s | 20 |
How Popular Is Silvie?
In 1984, Silvie was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Silvie Is Used
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 Silvie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Silvie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Silvie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Silvie
- English SIL-vee
Sibling Names for Silvie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Silvie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Silvie
How popular is the name Silvie?
In 1984, Silvie was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Silvie a girl's or a boy's name?
Silvie is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Silvie?
Silvie has 2 syllables.
When was Silvie most popular?
Silvie peaked in 1958, when 20 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
Is Silvie a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Silvie currently ranks #5,656 in France. After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.