The nameSylvine
Sylvine is a French girl's name, close to Sylvie and Sylvaine.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
From the Latin silva, "forest".
Origin
Latin.
History
Found from the early 20th century, Sylvine was mostly given from the 1950s to the 1980s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Sylvine
Sylvine in France
1977peak year (65 births)
1,285babies named Sylvine in France since 1900
Sylvine was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 260 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Sylvine. Its rise began around 1903, and it peaked in 1977. Half of all babies named Sylvine in France were born before 1961, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Sylvine in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sylvine mean?
From the Latin silva, "forest".
What is the origin of the name Sylvine?
Latin.
Is Sylvine a girl's or a boy's name?
Sylvine is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Sylvine?
Variants and related names of Sylvine include Sylvie.