Cylis Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSIL-iss / /ˈsɪl.ɪs/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: 'the one who is a follower'; English: 'variant of Silas'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek, Cylis may derive from a term related to following or being a disciple. In English contexts, it is often considered a variant of Silas, a name of biblical origin that has been used since the early Christian era.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Cylas
- Silas
International Variants
- Silas (Latin)
- Cilas (Spanish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cylis was first seen in the United States in 1999. Cylis has ranked as high as #1304 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Cylis has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cylis (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 42 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 12 |