Silas
Male name · ★ Classic
18,123
Total Births
2023
Peak Year
#81
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Silas
Silas is a classic male name that has remained popular for over a century in the United States. With approximately 18,123 total births recorded since 1880, it is one of the most enduring American names. It peaked in popularity during the 2020s.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,634 births |
| 1890s | 1,432 births |
| 1900s | 1,121 births |
| 1910s | 1,069 births |
| 1920s | 975 births |
| 1930s | 671 births |
| 1940s | 526 births |
| 1950s | 423 births |
| 1960s | 274 births |
| 1970s | 361 births |
| 1980s | 453 births |
| 1990s | 732 births |
| 2000s | 2,514 births |
| 2010s | 3,917 births |
| 2020s | 2,021 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Silas?
Silas has been given to 18,123 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2023 with 538 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #81.
Is Silas a boy or girl name?
Silas is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Silas most popular?
Silas was most popular in 2023, when 538 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Silas?
Silas first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).