The nameSylvaine
Sylvaine is a French girl's name of Latin origin, the feminine of Sylvain. It was popular in France in the 1950s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Sylvaine comes from Sylvain, from the Latin silvanus, "of the forest".
Origin
Latin.
History
The name peaked in France in the mid 1950s.
Popularity of the name Sylvaine
Sylvaine in France
1956peak year (325 births)
9,295babies named Sylvaine in France since 1900
Sylvaine was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 2,585 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Sylvaine. Its rise began around 1903, and it peaked in 1956. Half of all babies named Sylvaine in France were born before 1960, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Sylvaine in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sylvaine mean?
Sylvaine comes from Sylvain, from the Latin silvanus, "of the forest".
What is the origin of the name Sylvaine?
Latin.
Is Sylvaine a girl's or a boy's name?
Sylvaine is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Sylvaine?
Variants and related names of Sylvaine include Sylvain and Sylvana.