Rising since 1987, #119 for boys today.
Popularity of Milo since 1880
Babies named Milo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 219 |
| 1890s | 225 |
| 1900s | 261 |
| 1910s | 1,378 |
| 1920s | 1,687 |
| 1930s | 1,165 |
| 1940s | 904 |
| 1950s | 885 |
| 1960s | 522 |
| 1970s | 563 |
| 1980s | 514 |
| 1990s | 656 |
| 2000s | 3,298 |
| 2010s | 13,823 |
| 2020s | 17,747 |
Meaning & origin
Milo entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1880 and has experienced a remarkable modern revival. After a long period of obscurity, the name began rising again in 1987 and reached its peak popularity in 2022. By 2025, it ranked 119th, with about 1 in every 574 boys receiving the name. Its top states include Wyoming, Vermont, and Hawaii, suggesting a broad but regionally varied appeal. The name's multiple possible derivations, from Latin 'soldier' to Slavic 'dear', give it a depth that suits its current stylishness. Milo combines a vintage feel with a fresh, energetic sound, making it a popular choice among modern parents who favor short, strong names.
Milo has multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Latin 'miles' (soldier), via the Germanic element 'mild' (mild, gentle), or from the Old Slavic 'milu' (dear, gracious). The name was borne by a 4th-century saint and has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century. Its popularity in the United States began climbing steadily in the 1980s and has surged in recent years.
Where Milo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Milo” around the world
Where Milo lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#48
in 2024
Ireland
51
babies in 2025
New Zealand
31
babies in 2025
Quebec
#79
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Milo
Names that share Milo's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Olive, Ivy, Hazel, Elsie, Clara, Alaia, Alba, Alena, Amara, Amora, Asia, Ayla, Caia, Capri, Coco, Etta, Indie, Kaia, Kaiyah, Kala, Kalli, Kaya, Kehlani, Kira, Kora, Kya, Laya, Livia, Lola, Lorelai, Meda, Mila, Mira, Nala, Nia, Nita, Noa, Nya, Nyah, Pepper, Raina, Raya, Rhea, Roma, Siena, Sienna, Sunny, Suri, Taja, Tana, Terra, Vira, Zayla, Zola, Zuri, Zya, Adora, Aira, Airam, Alida, Allegra, Amaiya, Amor, Anitra, Ara, Arika, Aura, Avia, Aylani, Azari, Azia, Briza, Calia, Calli, Chenoa, Daira, Daja, Dava, Dejah, Dyani, Elani, Evolet, Gaia, Indya, Jani, Jhene, Jovi, Joya, Kaira, Kalaya, Kalista, Katara, Kelis, Kena, Kina, Kiona, Kitana, Kiya, Leilany, Leylani, Luana, Luci, Makia, Mayla, Melita, Mica, Milah, Mileena, Milla, Minda, Naia, Naida, Nailea, Niah, Nilah, Nivea, Peri, Pia, Raena, Rayah, Renna, Reya, Ria, Rina, Riva, Romi, Ryah, Samari, Sela, Sena, Shera, Sury, Taina, Taniya, Tavia, Tea, Tesla, Teya, Tisa, Tomi, Tula, Velia, Verona, Yana, Yuna, Zana, Zaya, Zenia, Zina, Zita, Zyla, Ahri, Aija, Aina, Aiya, Ajia, Alessi, Alika, Allora, Aloni, Amela, Amila, Amori, Anaia, Anari, Anyia, Arena, Arina, Arma, Ary, Aryia, Avanti, Ave, Avila, Ayari, Ayiana, Azara, Azayla, Blimy, Caela, Calina, Callia, Carisma, Chela, Cira, Danai, Daylani, Diva, Eevee, Elexa, Elika, Elka, Erza, Esli, Everli, Ezmae, Fanta, Harlo, Ilani, Ilena, Ilia, Iylah, Jahna, Jalina, Jara, Jasani, Jasia, Jojo, Juna, Kaiah, Kaleia, Kalisa, Kama, Kamori, Kaoir, Karia, Kayra, Kelia, Khalea, Khori, Kilah, Kior, Kiyara, Klani, Kleo, Koral, Kylani, Lamaya, Lanya, Laysha, Leighla, Leina, Lenyx, Lexani, Lilo, Lira, Lumi, Lunna, Maila, Makaia, Makya, Malana, Maraya, Marea, Matia, Meeka, Meela, Meia, Meika, Meila, Mela, Melah, Melana, Melea, Mennie, Mera, Merla, Mikaya, Mikka, Milaya, Milca, Mili, Milli, Miyana, Mone, Myrka, Mysha, Naiari, Nalah, Nalaya, Nalia, Nani, Navia, Nayah, Nela, Nija, Nikol, Nivia, Nolia, Nomi, Nuvia, Nyana, Nyoka, Omni, Onika, Raia, Raiya, Resa, Rheya, Rinoa, Roxi, Roza, Sadi, Saya, Senia, Senna, Serra, Shilah, Silva, Simi, Sole, Sundae, Suni, Syrena, Taia, Taija, Taira, Taiya, Talea, Tani, Teia, Tinia, Vela, Winry, Xara, Xavia, Xiana, Yeni, Yuli, Zaia, Zaiya, Zalia, Zania, Zanya, Zayah, Zaylah, Zeena, Zela, Zelia, Zemira, Ziana, Zorah, Zori, Zowie, Zully, Zurie, Zyah, Zyra, Abri, Aiana, Ailah, Akeyla, Akyla, Akyra, Alaiia, Alaja, Alanii, Alee, Aleni, Alera, Alyla, Amika, Aneka, Aneli, Anija, Anira, Anyae, Atina, Aulora, Aveya, Ayriana, Azani, Bali, Basha, Bellami, Benna, Beya, Blen, Casia, Catia, Caya, Caylani, Chania, Cielle, Coi, Cosima, Cuca, Cyana, Daleth, Dali, Danaja, Delmi, Diani, Didi, Dilia, Diora, Dmya, Domino, Dura, Elaia, Eleia, Elira, Eloni, Emaya, Eniya, Eriona, Essynce, Estreya, Evea, Genita, Halea, Hiya, Ilina, Illyana, Izel, Jaira, Janova, Jasa, Jinora, Juvia, Kailana, Kalana, Kamera, Kanari, Kaomi, Katori, Kaula, Kayori, Kema, Keyari, Khia, Khiya, Kiala, Kinda, Kinya, Klea, Kova, Kyani, Kyari, Lailoni, Larua, Lauria, Leani, Leiliana, Lenea, Lilou, Lilu, Lima, Liona, Lisia, Lusia, Lylla, Madia, Malya, Manna, Mao, Marra, Mazzy, Meli, Meyah, Miakoda, Miara, Milanna, Milanni, Milany, Milia, Minka, Mirra, Miyori, Mulani, Mylene, Nahlia, Nara, Nari, Nayda, Naysa, Neeka, Nelani, Nema, Neya, Neylani, Niana, Nica, Nikea, Noraa, Novi, Novia, Nyela, Nyelli, Nyja, Nylia, Nysa, Olina, Onna, Osha, Ota, Ramaya, Ramia, Ravan, Reyah, Rhemi, Rika, Riko, Saia, Samika, Sanari, Sarya, Seylah, Shanik, Shasha, Simya, Siyana, Sonyia, Sua, Synai, Syra, Taeya, Tahara, Talani, Taleia, Tazia, Teona, Tessla, Tika, Tila, Tinna, Tiye, Tyria, Vayla, Vita, Vivika, Xela, Xianna, Xoey, Xylina, Yachet, Yalani, Yalena, Yani, Ysela, Zala, Zarai, Zavia, Zeanna, Zelina, Zenaya, Zenya, Zeva, Zeya, Zira, Zurii, Zynia, Allani, Allona, Arilla, Avaiyah, Ayris, Dehlani, Kimimila, Kita, Lakina, Melona, Miata, Miela, Nyella, Onya, Sakara, Salia, Syenna, Acasia, Adaja, Ahriyah, Ahsha, Ainoah, Akya, Alaira, Alaria, Aleila, Alila, Alira, Almee, Alori, Alvita, Alyzae, Anahla, Anaka, Anda, Anikah, Anyi, Anyra, Araia, Arayla, Areona, Ariday, Arlowe, Arraya, Arzoyi, Asmi, Athyna, Aveena, Avira, Ayira, Ayrah, Azaela, Baela, Beza, Cailani, Casha, Chamika, Ciria, Daia, Denya, Devaeh, Deya, Dim, Dreyah, Eilani, Ellani, Elvi, Emika, Enyla, Eretria, Faline, Faya, Hailo, Hara, Heela, Henya, Ikeya, Imona, Inola, Izela, Jatia, Jemini, Jlani, Joda, Jora, Julya, Kaena, Kaijah, Kalya, Kameo, Kamina, Kariya, Katora, Kearia, Keina, Kelita, Keomi, Kesa, Keyah, Khaia, Khlani, Kida, Kima, Kimori, Kiori, Kiyani, Kiyona, Krina, Lachina, Laiani, Lamira, Laria, Leeloo, Leilahni, Lenia, Liyat, Loda, Louna, Loza, Maidah, Maiza, Malonie, Mata, Meili, Mida, Milea, Milina, Millena, Miniya, Minsa, Miski, Moet, Moorea, Moriya, Naika, Naiyana, Naleia, Nalla, Namine, Nare, Nashya, Navee, Navira, Naviyah, Naylee, Neelah, Neesa, Neka, Nesa, Nevia, Niari, Niayla, Nicha, Nini, Niza, Nolani, Nyaja, Nyelah, Olanna, Omani, Omeka, Omi, Oriya, Petina, Prima, Qiara, Raea, Reha, Remee, Reona, Riata, Rini, Rmoni, Roiza, Ryka, Saaya, Samauri, Sanye, Saree, Sashia, Satina, Seela, Senya, Serai, Shantai, Shuna, Siennah, Sila, Silena, Sinia, Siniya, Skyra, Smaya, Solae, Solani, Stachia, Starlee, Stela, Sundai, Suriah, Talah, Tanai, Taraya, Tasi, Tata, Tema, Thiana, Thula, Tija, Tippi, Tura, Unika, Vana, Vaniya, Vaya, Veleka, Veya, Viya, Xalia, Xalori, Xayah, Xenovia, Xya, Yahvi, Yalexa, Yali, Yania, Yanna, Yasna, Zadia, Zaeda, Zamyra, Zanai, Zani, Zanita, Zannah, Zarra, Zaryia, Zeidy, Zema, Zemora, Zienna, Zierra, Zilah, Ziora, Ziza, Zuley, Zuree, Zurri, Zuzu, Zyona
Brothers: Leo, Ezra, Finn, Jasper, Oliver, Cairo, Ender, Galen, Kairo, Kylo, Luca, Malakai, Mateo, Niko, Orrin, Rio, River, Theo, Xander, Zeppelin, Anay, Cai, Cleon, Collis, Elio, Kalel, Kasper, Kion, Kyaire, Kyro, Lino, Makari, Neko, Rito, Tyrus, Yerik, Zeno, Zyan, Zyon, Adal, Alto, Ariyon, Bruin, Cordae, Darrow, Dex, Dinero, Emit, Ival, Kailo, Kaio, Kao, Kato, Keno, Koe, Lakai, Lamari, Lazer, Liev, Maron, Melo, Mikai, Monti, Namari, Neeko, Neiko, Nilo, Oslo, Oziah, Philo, Polo, Rael, Raffi, Reco, Rolan, Samaj, Siah, Takota, Tavius, Toma, Volney, Wanya, Yordi, Zael, Zian, Anav, Apolo, Arius, Ariv, Ariz, Asai, Caius, Calel, Cato, Deo, Dio, Edahi, Elya, Evo, Ezran, Hemi, Iroh, Jaki, Janari, Jayko, Jazper, Jeno, Kaius, Kalik, Kano, Kayo, Keano, Keo, Kino, Kiro, Kyriee, Lio, Mahzi, Mako, Meko, Miko, Nyko, Ramari, Remo, Romar, Romen, Sava, Symere, Talik, Tavi, Truu, Yida, Zai, Zavian, Zavior, Zylo, Emilo, Jeriko, Khriz, Khyro, Kyros, Aaro, Adryel, Amais, Amnen, Aquan, Aro, Asan, Ashyr, Atari, Atlus, Axil, Chao, Chino, Demiri, Destan, Dinari, Elo, Endi, Erasto, Euro, Felis, Gianno, Hairo, Idus, Ikal, Indio, Inri, Jayr, Kaido, Kalo, Kamai, Karo, Kilo, Kito, Kovi, Lamelo, Loden, Louka, Lui, Lukka, Maico, Marlos, Mazzi, Meeko, Mega, Mico, Mykai, Nasai, Naujour, Nikai, Nio, Nylo, Olon, Ondre, Reon, Riel, Rocko, Saban, Saben, Savir, Simba, Talis, Tavio, Tiam, Toa, Vivin, Xavious, Xxavier, Zair, Zeon, Zeven, Zohan, Zolan, Zuma, Zyel, Zyen, Zyrus
Names like Milo
Names whose popularity has moved with Milo's over the last 50 years.

