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Siler

SY-ler · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of the German surname Siler or a modern invented name.

2025 rank (boys)
#8,243
Babies named in 2025
9
Peak popularity
2013
2025 frequency
1 in 189,786 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #8,243 for boys today.

Popularity of Siler since 2000

Babies named Siler per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4711200020102020Most births 2008Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s56
2010s82
2020s35

Meaning & origin

Siler is an uncommon name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in the year 2000. Since then, it has maintained a stable but low profile, with its peak popularity occurring in 2013. In 2025, it ranked 8,243, with only about 1 in every 189,786 newborn boys receiving the name. The name has not been recorded in any particular state more frequently than others, and it has not appeared on the national top 1000 list. Siler's appeal may lie in its novelty and resemblance to stylish surnames-turned-given-names, though its exact etymology remains unclear.

Siler is a rare modern given name that emerged in the United States around the turn of the 21st century. It may derive from the German surname Siler, which is an occupational name for a rope maker, or it could be a creative respelling of the more common name Styler or an invented combination. Its use as a first name is very recent.

Sibling names for Siler

Names that share Siler's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Sienna, Mila, Aria, Zara, Lena

Brothers: Caleb, Evan, Owen, Liam, Mason

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Questions parents ask

What is the meaning of the name Siler?
The meaning of Siler is uncertain. It may be a variant of a German surname or a modern invention.
How popular is the name Siler?
Siler is very rare. In 2025, it ranked 8,243 with approximately 1 in every 189,786 newborn boys receiving the name.
Is Siler a boy or girl name?
Siler is primarily used as a boy's name.