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Silvie

SIL-vee · forest maiden, from the woods

2025 rank (girls)
#5,554
Babies named in 2025
22
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 73,058 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2002

Rising since 2002, #5,554 for girls today.

Popularity of Silvie since 1921

Babies named Silvie per year in U.S. Social Security records.

7152219602000Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1920s16
1930s0
1940s0
1950s0
1960s0
1970s5
1980s0
1990s0
2000s19
2010s57
2020s87

Meaning & origin

Silvie is a historically feminine name with Latin roots, evoking imagery of forests and nature. While its earliest recorded use in the U.S. dates back to 1921, it has seen a resurgence in popularity, ranking #5,554 in 2025 and experiencing a rising trajectory since 2002. The name's 1-in-73,058 frequency in 2025 makes it a relatively rare choice, appealing to parents seeking a name that is both classic and underused. Its peak year in 2025 suggests growing interest, though it remains uncommon compared to related forms like Sylvia and Sylvie. Silvie has not been consistently tied to any single top state, indicating broad but modest distribution across the country.

Silvie is a feminine form of the Latin name Silvius, derived from 'silva' meaning 'wood' or 'forest'. In Roman mythology, Silvia was the mother of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. The name has been used across Europe, particularly in French and English contexts, often associated with pastoral and natural imagery.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Sylvie, Sil, Siv

Variants: Sylvie, Silvia, Sylvia

Sibling names for Silvie

Names that share Silvie's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Silvie mean?
Silvie means 'forest maiden' or 'from the woods', derived from the Latin word 'silva' for forest.
How popular is the name Silvie?
As of 2025, Silvie ranks #5,554 in the United States, with a 1-in-73,058 chance of being given to a newborn girl. Its popularity has been rising steadily since 2002.
Is Silvie a boy or girl name?
Silvie is overwhelmingly used as a girl's name.