Silas
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Wood; Forest
Background: The name Silas originates from the Latin word 'silva,' meaning 'wood' or 'forest.' It is also derived from the Greek name 'Σιλάς' (Silas), which is a variation of 'Saul.' This connection underscores the nature-related meanings associated with the name.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#393
Total births
70,949
Most popular decade
2020s
(59,589 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+56 ranks)
Years in Top 100
5
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.8% male
0.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 98
- First year rank
- #139
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 4,108
- Peak rank
- #81
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 4,108
- Recent rank
- #81
Female
- First year
- 1924
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #5,061
- Peak year
- 2022
- Peak year births
- 20
- Peak rank
- #5,978
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 16
- Recent rank
- #6,903
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).