Silas
Peaked at #81 nationally in 2023, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Silas has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Silas — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#5787
in 1924
Current rank
#7188
in 2024
Years tracked
16
1924–2024
Trend
Rising
Silas was already at its most popular for girls in 1924 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #5787), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #18856 (2014) to #7188 (2024) — a 62% improvement.
As of 2024, Silas ranks #7188 nationally for girls, with 16 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7,188 | 16 |
| 2023 | #6,630 | 18 |
| 2022 | #6,178 | 20 |
| 2021 | #7,976 | 14 |
| 2020 | #9,456 | 11 |
| 2019 | #9,038 | 12 |
| 2018 | #7,713 | 15 |
| 2017 | #8,238 | 14 |
Silas — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#81
in 2023
Current rank
#81
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Silas reached its peak popularity for boys in 2023, ranking #81 nationally with 4,097 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #137 (2014) to #81 (2024) — a 41% improvement.
As of 2024, Silas ranks #81 nationally for boys, with 4,108 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #81 | 4,108 |
| 2023 | #81 | 4,097 |
| 2022 | #88 | 4,025 |
| 2021 | #91 | 3,912 |
| 2020 | #100 | 3,642 |
| 2019 | #105 | 3,564 |
| 2018 | #110 | 3,516 |
| 2017 | #120 | 3,338 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Silas most popular?
Silas was most popular in 2023, when it ranked #81 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Silas becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Silas?
At least 70,949 babies have been recorded with the name Silas in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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