Silas
Silas is making a comeback — from #242 in 2014 to #217 in 2017.
Note: Silas hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
That's a jump of 25 positions. Registrations grew from 7 to 8 (+14%).
Peak popularity: 2017 (8 registrations, ranked #217).
Neighbours in the 2017 ranking
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By state & territory — 2017
How often Silas was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in South Australia (8 babies)
In 2017: 8 babies named Silas across 1 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Silas?
- Between 2014 and 2017, Silas was registered for 22 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Silas a popular name in Australia?
- Silas has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #217 with 8 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.