FIRST NAME
Silas
Silas is the 470th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 40,676 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 193 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #470 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
22,384
living · #719
2020 CENSUS
40,676
living · #470
BABIES NAMED SILAS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20255K
As a male name, Silas peaked in 2025, when 4,639 babies were named Silas (the #71 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #24,830 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
193
living · #24,830
BABIES NAMED SILAS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1924–2025
20257
As a female name, Silas peaked in 2022, when 20 babies were named Silas (the #6186 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)