Declining since 2013, #2,230 for boys today.
Popularity of Sylis since 1998
Babies named Sylis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 180 |
| 2010s | 596 |
| 2020s | 262 |
Meaning & origin
Sylis first entered U.S. birth records in 1998, a relatively recent arrival that saw its peak popularity in 2013, when it reached rank 2230. Since then, its usage has declined steadily, reflecting a trajectory common among names that briefly capture attention before fading. In 2025, roughly 1 in 27,112 boys received the name, placing it well outside the top 1000. Geographically, Sylis has been most common in Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Texas, though its overall numbers remain modest. As a modern coinage with no deep historical roots, Sylis represents a creative respelling or invention, likely inspired by established names like Silas or Sylvester. Its short history and low frequency make it a distinctive but uncommon choice, with little cultural or etymological baggage.
Sylis is a modern coinage that first appeared in the late 1990s, possibly a creative spelling of Silas or a respelled variant of Sylvester. Its rise and subsequent decline suggest a fleeting fashionable status, with no pre-20th-century historical usage. Given its recent emergence, the name lacks a traditional etymology and is best understood as a contemporary invention.
Where Sylis is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sy
Sibling names for Sylis
Names that share Sylis's style, for a brother or sister.
