Boys name · Illinois
Silas in Illinois
Silas was the 112th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 107 babies named Silas that year. Since 1913, Illinois families have named 2,033 babies Silas.
Popularity over time
Silas in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 6 | 367th |
| 1928 | 7 | 444th |
| 1951 | 8 | 482nd |
| 1974 | 5 | 925th |
| 1995 | 12 | 696th |
| 2005 | 20 | 538th |
| 2015 | 94 | 173rd |
| 2025 | 107 | 112th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 367th in 1913 to 112th in 2025.
The most babies named Silas in Illinois in a single year was 122, in 2024. Its best showing was 102nd among boys names in 2024.
Across the country, Silas reached its best rank of 12th in Vermont (2021). See Silas in every state →
How popular is Silas in Illinois?
Silas was the 112th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 107 babies named Silas that year. Since 1913, Illinois families have named 2,033 babies Silas.
How many babies are named Silas in Illinois?
In 2025, 107 babies were named Silas in Illinois. The most babies named Silas in Illinois in a single year was 122, in 2024.
What is the rank of Silas in Illinois?
Silas ranked 112th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 102nd among boys names in 2024.
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.