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Siler
Pronounced SY-ler /ˈsaɪ.lər/Medium
Meaning: Siler is a surname well known in Appalachia, most likely an Anglicized form of the German Seiler, 'rope-maker.' As a first name it is a crisp, modern surname pick.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Siler is a surname long rooted in Appalachia, most likely an Anglicized Seiler, German for 'rope-maker.' Carried into first-name use, it reads as a modern surname pick (said 'SY-ler').
It appears only rarely as a first name in U.S. records. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.
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What does the name Siler mean?
Siler is a surname, most likely an Anglicized form of the German Seiler, 'rope-maker.'
How do you pronounce Siler?
It's said SY-ler /ˈsaɪ.lər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Siler a boy or girl name?
Here Siler is used as a boy's name, though as a surname pick it can suit either.
How popular is Siler?
Siler is a rare first name in the U.S., more familiar as a surname.