Sylas
Rare non-standard spelling of Silas.
Every Sylas since 1975 — 8,966 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sylas
Sylas is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #440 in 2025 with 717 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 8,966 American babies have been named Sylas. Its peak came in 2025, when 732 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sylas stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sylas year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,451 | 717 | #440 |
| 2024 | 9 | #11,012 | 637 | #486 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,241 | 662 | #464 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,149 | 627 | #487 |
| 2021 | 8 | #12,083 | 551 | #534 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,908 | 472 | #587 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,688 | 442 | #619 |
| 2018 | — | — | 421 | #632 |
| 2017 | 5 | #18,158 | 390 | #657 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,582 | 416 | #639 |
| 2015 | — | — | 439 | #612 |
| 2014 | — | — | 382 | #670 |
| 2013 | — | — | 508 | #525 |
| 2012 | — | — | 389 | #624 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19,261 | 377 | #625 |
| 2010 | — | — | 256 | #835 |
| 2009 | — | — | 254 | #848 |
| 2008 | — | — | 172 | #1,088 |
| 2007 | — | — | 156 | #1,148 |
| 2006 | — | — | 82 | #1,721 |
| 2005 | — | — | 84 | #1,632 |
| 2004 | — | — | 67 | #1,853 |
| 2003 | — | — | 76 | #1,655 |
| 2002 | — | — | 64 | #1,813 |
| 2001 | — | — | 30 | #3,054 |
| 2000 | — | — | 31 | #2,911 |
| 1995 | — | — | 15 | #4,244 |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,997 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #7,179 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #6,228 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sylas mean?
Rare non-standard spelling of Silas.
How popular is the name Sylas in 2025?
Sylas ranked #440 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 717 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sylas?
8,966 babies have been named Sylas in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sylas most popular?
Sylas peaked in 2025, when 732 newborns received the name.
Is Sylas a boy or girl name?
Sylas is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sylas rising or falling?
Sylas is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.