girl's name
Sylvestine
seel-ves-TEEN (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 10
- Births on record 135
Sylvestine is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1955 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 1903, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1903.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Sylvestine Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 30 |
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 40 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Sylvestine?
In 1955, Sylvestine 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 Sylvestine
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sylvestine Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sylvestine over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sylvestine
- French seel-ves-TEEN
Sibling Names for Sylvestine
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sylvestine — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sylvestine
Is Sylvestine a girl's or a boy's name?
Sylvestine is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sylvestine?
Sylvestine has 3 syllables.
When was Sylvestine most popular?
Sylvestine peaked in 1903, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.