girl's name
Sylvane
seel-VAHN (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 195
Sylvane is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1977 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 1956, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1903.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sylvane Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 70 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 35 |
How Popular Is Sylvane?
In 1977, Sylvane 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 Sylvane
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sylvane Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sylvane over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sylvane
- French seel-VAHN
Sibling Names for Sylvane
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sylvane — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sylvane
Is Sylvane a girl's or a boy's name?
Sylvane is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sylvane?
Sylvane has 2 syllables.
When was Sylvane most popular?
Sylvane peaked in 1956, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.