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Sylvette

Girl name · Latin

Sylvette is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It draws on the natural world. It sounds soft and friendly, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Sylvette would score 14 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
  • GenerationSylvette peaked in 1959, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Sylvette you'd meet today is about 66 years old.
  • HistorySylvette first shows up in US birth records in 1959, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 66 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1959–2025

02419591986

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Sylvette

Sylvette is a girl name of Latin origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1950s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Sylvette

What is the origin of the name Sylvette?

Sylvette is Latin in origin. Other Latin names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Amelia (“work, industrious”), Mia (“possibly beloved”) and Evelyn (“possibly desired”).

Is Sylvette a boy or girl name?

Sylvette is a girl name.

How popular is the name Sylvette?

Sylvette is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1986. It peaked at #5,031 in 1959, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Sylvette?

Sylvette is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It draws on the natural world. It sounds soft and friendly, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.