Silas

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ORIGIN AND HISTORY

Silas is of Latin origin, the short form of Silvanus, a Greek name meaning "forest" or "wood." It was often used by the Puritans in the seventeeth century.^[1]

POPULARITY

According to the Social Security Administration, the name Silas was a favorite choice at the beginning of the twentieth century, ranking among the top 400 names for boys until 1919. It's popularity decreased over the years, however, and in 1967 it didn't even make the top 1000 list. From 1968 through 1989, it ranked somewhere between 792 and 947, then gradually made a comeback in the 1990s. In 2006 and 2007, it again ranked among the top 400 names. ^[1]

• 2007: Rank = 346
• 2006: Rank = 373
• 2005: Rank = 413
• 2004: Rank = 430
• 2003: Rank = 453
• 2002: Rank = 431
• 2001: Rank = 560
• 2000: Rank = 601
• 1999: Rank = 629
• 1998: Rank = 679
• 1997: Rank = 702
• 1996: Rank = 740
• 1995: Rank = 754
• 1994: Rank = 871
• 1993: Rank = 852
• 1992: Rank = 817
• 1991: Rank = 914
• 1990: Rank = 969

• 1980: Rank = 825
• 1970: Rank = 985
• 1960: Rank = 869
• 1950: Rank = 637
• 1940: Rank = 540
• 1930: Rank = 430
• 1920: Rank = 398
• 1910: Rank = 310
• 1900: Rank = 249

Silas is also a common last name, ranking 4815th in the United States according to the 1990 U.S. Census. ^[1]

FACTS

In the Bible, Silas was an early convert to Christianity, a missionary companion of Paul and Timothy. He was imprisoned with Paul at Philippi, and later served as a scribe and messenger for Peter. His name is found in the book of Acts.^[1]

NAMESAKES

• Silas, Alabama - town in the United States
• Silas Marner - a novel by George Eliot
• Silas Botwin - fictional character in Weeds
• Silas - fictional character in The Da Vinci Code

FAMOUS PERSONS

• Silas Deane (1737-1789) - delegate to the American Continental Congress and the United States' first foreign diplomat
• Silas Wright (1795-1847) - American politician
• Silas Griffis (1883-1950) - Canadian Hockey Hall of Famer
• Silas Warner (1949-2004) - computer programmer
• Jorge "Silas" Fernandes (b. 1976) - Portuguese footballer

With Silas as a last name:

• James Silas (b. 1949) - basketball player
• Paul Silas (b. 1943) - basketball playerCatgory: Biblical Names

NOTES

OTHER SILAS'S

Silas Smith, Silas Johnson, Silas Williams, Silas Jones, Silas Brown, Silas Davis, Silas Miller, Silas Wilson, Silas Moore, Silas Taylor, Silas Abrenica, Silas Alben, Silas Absher, Silas Aguilar, Silas Aiken, Silas Alexander, Silas Alexanderrd, Silas Amory, Silas Abron, Silas Adkins, Silas Aemmer, Silas Akoko, Silas Abbey, Silas Abersold, Silas Abner, Silas Abraham, Silas Abram, Silas Abrego, Silas Adamo, Silas Adams, Silas Aday, Silas Adcock, Silas Addison, Silas Agee, Silas Ahuruonye, Silas Aikens, Silas Aitchison, Silas Akakpo, Silas Akin, Silas Alaniz, Silas Babin, Silas Baca, Silas Bacon, Silas Baers, Silas Baffa, Silas Bailey, Silas Baird, Silas Baker, Silas Anderson, Silas Thomas, More results

Author: Samantha Bell