girl's name
Sylene
see-LEN (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 60
Sylene is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2007 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 1983, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1983.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sylene Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Sylene?
In 2007, Sylene 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 Sylene Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Sylène | Sylène is a rare spelling of Sylene, written with a grave accent and recorded about 10 times, mostly in France. | 10 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Sylene
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sylene Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sylene over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sylene
- French see-LEN
Sibling Names for Sylene
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sylene — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sylene
Is Sylene a girl's or a boy's name?
Sylene is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sylene?
Sylene has 2 syllables.
When was Sylene most popular?
Sylene peaked in 1983, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Sylene a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Sylene currently ranks #5,337 in France. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.