boy's name
Sylvestre
- Origin French
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 4,146
Sylvestre is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Sylvestre is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in France in 1931, when 75 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 58,952 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sylvestre over time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2025, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 365 |
| 1910s | 335 |
| 1920s | 495 |
| 1930s | 555 |
| 1940s | 400 |
| 1950s | 455 |
| 1960s | 485 |
| 1970s | 390 |
| 1980s | 265 |
| 1990s | 135 |
| 2000s | 100 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 30 |
How popular is Sylvestre?
In 2025, Sylvestre was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Sylvestre 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 Sylvestre
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Sylvestre also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sylvestre over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Sylvestre
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Sylvestre — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Sylvestre
How popular is the name Sylvestre?
In 2025, Sylvestre was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Sylvestre a girl's or a boy's name?
Sylvestre is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sylvestre?
Sylvestre has 3 syllables.
When was Sylvestre most popular?
Sylvestre peaked in 1931, when 75 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Sylvestre a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Sylvestre currently ranks #2,854 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.