Boys name · California
Silas in California
Silas was the 136th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 293 babies named Silas that year. Since 1947, California families have named 4,752 babies Silas.
Popularity over time
Silas in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 6 | 749th |
| 1974 | 9 | 932nd |
| 1982 | 9 | 1170th |
| 1991 | 14 | 1149th |
| 1999 | 22 | 807th |
| 2008 | 88 | 403rd |
| 2016 | 222 | 219th |
| 2025 | 293 | 136th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 749th in 1947 to 136th in 2025.
The most babies named Silas in California in a single year was 299, in 2021. Its best showing was 136th among boys names in 2025.
Across the country, Silas reached its best rank of 12th in Vermont (2021). See Silas in every state →
How popular is Silas in California?
Silas was the 136th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 293 babies named Silas that year. Since 1947, California families have named 4,752 babies Silas.
How many babies are named Silas in California?
In 2025, 293 babies were named Silas in California. The most babies named Silas in California in a single year was 299, in 2021.
What is the rank of Silas in California?
Silas ranked 136th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 136th among boys names in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.