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Silvie

♀ Girl

Pronounced SIL-vee /ˈsɪl.vi/High

Meaning: A spelling of Sylvie — from Latin silva, 'a wood, a forest'; 'of the woods; a forest dweller'Medium

In 30 seconds: Of the woods; of the forest: Silvie spells Sylvie — 'of the woods'. Lyrical, nature-fresh, and warm.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningA spelling of Sylvie — from Latin silva, 'a wood, a forest'; 'of the woods; a forest dweller'
U.S. rank (2025)#5692 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 184

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519212025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Silvie is a spelling of Sylvie — the French/Czech form of Sylvia, from Latin silva, 'a wood, a forest' — 'of the woods; a forest dweller'. In Roman legend, Rhea Silvia was the mother of Romulus and Remus. A lyrical, nature-fresh name (nicknames Sil, Vie).

In the U.S. it appears in European families. Rare in this spelling, of-the-woods at the root, and nature-fresh.

Did you know? Sylvia/Sylvie means 'of the woods; of the forest' (Latin silva) — Silvie is a spelling, lyrical and nature-fresh (said 'SIL-vee').
Overall data confidence 58%
Behind the Name — Sylvie — root etymology

Variations

SylvieSylviaSilvia

Nicknames

Sil

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If you like Silvie…

Sylvie— the standard spelling
Sylvia— the fuller form
Silvia— the Italian/Spanish form
Silvana— a kin Silv- girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Silvie mean?

Silvie spells Sylvie — Latin 'of the woods; of the forest'.

How do you pronounce Silvie?

It's said SIL-vee /ˈsɪl.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Silvie a boy or girl name?

Silvie is a girl's name.

How popular is Silvie?

Silvie is a rare name in the U.S.

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