Total births
493
Boys' name · since 1913
Vilas
Vilas has 493 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1917 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 493
- total births
- 1913–1983
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Vilas is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 493 have been recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Vilas recorded 493 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1983.
- 493 total births
- 1913–1983 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
493 boys have been named Vilas since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1983.
- 493
- total births
- 1913–1983
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Vilas was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
27 babies were named Vilas in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Vilas's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Vilas's full recorded timeline at 1931, 31% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 69% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1948, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1917 peak of 27 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Vilas at a glance
Last recorded 1983Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Vilas popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1983
- Peak year (1917)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Vilas popularity over time - girls
14 total births recorded since 1914 (Vilas as girls' name)
Vilas by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Vilas's strongest decade.
196 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Vilas births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
130 births
- 1920s
1920s
196 births
- 1930s
1930s
106 births
- 1940s 45
1940s
45 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 196 births (40% of all-time use).
Vilas by state
Where Vilas concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wisconsin | | 212 | 43.0% |
Wisconsin share of Vilas's total US births 43.0%
212 of 493 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vilas? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 493 babies named Vilas. The most recent recorded year was 1983. Its busiest year on record was 1917, with 27 births.
When was Vilas most popular? ▼
Vilas was most popular in the 1920s decade with 196 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Vilas most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vilas are Wisconsin (212 births).
How long has the name Vilas been used? ▼
Vilas has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 71 years of data through 1983.
What names are similar to Vilas? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Viliami, Villa, Villard, Ville, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Vilas's data
- Vilas's decade-level peak was the 1920s (196 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Wisconsin records the most Vilass (212 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Wisconsin names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Vilas
Nearby Names Like Vilas
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vilas
Viliami Boy
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Villa Boy
27 births
Villard Boy
21 births
Ville Boy
15 births
Viliamu Boy
11 births
Compare Vilas side by side: Vilas vs Viliami Vilas vs Villa Vilas vs Villard
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1913–1983 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Vilas: Baby Name Since 1913 - 493 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vilas. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Vilas draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.