Name comparison · boy names
Silas vs. Simon
In 2025, Silas leads at #71 among U.S. boys' names, with Simon at #230. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Silas | Simon |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #71 | #230 |
| Babies in 2025 | 4,639 | 1,529 |
| All-time peak | #71 in 2025 | #139 in 1886 |
| Uniqueness score | 16 / 100 | 30 / 100 |
| Strongest state | West Virginia (#19) | District of Columbia (#60) |