Silas is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #741 in 1996 with 207 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 4,639 births ranking #71. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 9,151 boys born was named Silas. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Silas is a calm, handsome classic often connected with the woods or forest. It has a gentle biblical feel while still sounding sharp and modern.
The name is known from the New Testament and later stayed in steady use through Christian naming. Its modern popularity comes from being soft, strong, and slightly old-world all at once.