The nameSylviane
Sylviane is a French girl's name meaning "of the forest". It was popular in France in the 1950s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Sylviane comes from the Latin silva, "forest".
Origin
Latin.
History
Sylviane peaked in France in the mid 1950s.
Famous people named Sylviane
- Sylviane Agacinski, philosopher
Popularity of the name Sylviane
Sylviane in France
3492ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1955peak year (2,505 births)
53,085babies named Sylviane in France since 1900
Sylviane was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 22,695 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Sylviane. Its rise began around 1931, and it peaked in 1955. Half of all babies named Sylviane in France were born before 1955, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Sylviane in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sylviane mean?
Sylviane comes from the Latin silva, "forest".
What is the origin of the name Sylviane?
Latin.
Is Sylviane a girl's or a boy's name?
Sylviane is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Sylviane?
Variants and related names of Sylviane include Sylvain.
Who are famous people named Sylviane?
Sylviane Agacinski, philosopher.