Silas is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #8238 in 2017 with 14 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 20 births ranking #6178. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 123,277 girls born was named Silas. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.