Silas
Silas is an ancient name of Latin origin meaning 'wood' or 'forest,' derived from the Roman name Silvanus. It has strong biblical roots as the name of a companion of the apostle Paul in the New Testament.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 4,896. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,118
- 2012: 2,497
- 2013: 3,413
- 2014: 2,937
- 2015: 3,191
- 2016: 3,417
- 2017: 3,340
- 2018: 3,518
- 2019: 3,566
- 2020: 3,645
- 2021: 3,916
- 2022: 4,032
- 2023: 4,105
- 2024: 4,127
- 2025: 4,639
- 2026 (projected): 4,896
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Has a warm, vintage charm that feels both traditional and fresh
- •Strong biblical heritage appeals to many families
- •Works well across different cultures and regions
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Famous People
Silas Weir Mitchell
Actor known for 'Grimm'
Silas Marner
Protagonist of George Eliot's classic novel
Silas Hite
American blues musician
Saint Silas
Biblical figure and early Christian leader
Statistics
75,465
Total births since 1880
2025
Peak year
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