Boys name · Tennessee
Silas in Tennessee
Silas was the 38th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 156 babies named Silas that year. Since 1913, Tennessee families have named 2,614 babies Silas.
Popularity over time
Silas in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 6 | 250th |
| 1923 | 5 | 495th |
| 1935 | 5 | 445th |
| 1950 | 9 | 343rd |
| 1995 | 9 | 453rd |
| 2005 | 20 | 331st |
| 2015 | 128 | 72nd |
| 2025 | 156 | 38th |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee climbed from 250th in 1913 to 38th in 2025.
The most babies named Silas in Tennessee in a single year was 180, in 2023. Its best showing was 30th among boys names in 2023.
Across the country, Silas reached its best rank of 12th in Vermont (2021). See Silas in every state →
How popular is Silas in Tennessee?
Silas was the 38th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 156 babies named Silas that year. Since 1913, Tennessee families have named 2,614 babies Silas.
How many babies are named Silas in Tennessee?
In 2025, 156 babies were named Silas in Tennessee. The most babies named Silas in Tennessee in a single year was 180, in 2023.
What is the rank of Silas in Tennessee?
Silas ranked 38th among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 30th among boys names in 2023.
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.