Silas is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #81 in 2024 with 4,108 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 4,639 births ranking #71. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,884.5%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 418 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.