Rising since 2005, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Silus since 2005
Babies named Silus per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 137 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Silus is a rare and modern name first appearing in U.S. records in 2005. As of 2025, it ranks 7,679th, with an estimated 1 in 170,808 male newborns receiving it. Its peak usage occurred in 2013, but even then it remained uncommon. The name's trajectory has been slowly rising since its debut, suggesting it appeals to parents seeking a unique, contemporary-sounding name with roots in name variants like Silas. The name has not been consistently recorded in any single state, indicating its usage is scattered across the country. Silus remains a distinctive choice for those looking for a rare name with a soft, modern feel.
Silus is a relatively modern name, first recorded in the United States in 2005. It may be a variant of Silas, which itself comes from the Latin Silvanus, a name meaning 'of the forest' and borne by the Roman god of woodlands. Alternatively, Silus could be a creative respelling of Silas or a phonetic coinage. Its usage remains very rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Si
Sibling names for Silus
Names that share Silus's style, for a brother or sister.
