Cylus
Cylus is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Sun or young (if derived from Cyrus); forest or wooded (if derived from Silas).
Origin and history
Cylus is a modern American masculine name that functions as a stylized phonetic variant of Cyrus or Silas. While historically rare in the United States, it has seen increased adoption in recent years among parents drawn to two-syllable names with a 'Cy-' prefix. Its sound blends ancient etymological roots with contemporary U.S. naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
902 babies in the United States have been named Cylus since 1880. It ranks #3776 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1701.
States where it is most popular
- TX (27.9 %)
- CA (17.6 %)
- OH (17.6 %)
- WA (9.6 %)
- FL (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 126 |
| 2010-2019 | 544 |
| 2020-2029 | 226 |
Nicknames
Cy
Fun facts
- Over a quarter of all published births for the name Cylus in the U.S. since 1880 occurred between 2020 and 2025.