Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Silas.
National Rank (2025)
#71
All-Time Peak Rank
#71 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
75,465
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Silas Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Silas
According to SSA data, Silas achieved its highest historical rank of #71 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 4,639 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 45.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Silas scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+45.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,639Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
6yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:775
1890s:631
1900s:509
1910s:1,553
1920s:2,031
1930s:1,482
1940s:1,276
1950s:1,050
1960s:753
1970s:922
1980s:1,175
1990s:1,907
2000s:7,308
2010s:29,629
2020s:24,464
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesSi-las
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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