Rising since 1985, #736 for boys today.
Popularity of Mylo since 1919
Babies named Mylo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 35 |
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 146 |
| 2010s | 1,017 |
| 2020s | 2,222 |
Meaning & origin
Mylo is a modern respelling of Miles that has been in steady use since its first recorded appearance in 1919. It reached its peak rank of 736 in 2024, continuing a rising trajectory that began in 1985. The name is most popular in Maryland, Georgia, and Louisiana. While its etymological roots connect to the Latin 'miles' for soldier, its contemporary appeal lies in its smooth, two-syllable sound and stylish 'y' spelling. Mylo fits a trend of names ending in 'o' that have gained favor in recent decades.
Mylo is a modern respelling of Miles, derived from the Latin 'miles' meaning 'soldier'. It may also have Germanic roots from the element 'mil' meaning 'merciful'. The name gained popularity in the 2000s as a stylized alternative.
Where Mylo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mylo” around the world
Where Mylo lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
110
babies in 2024
Ireland
7
babies in 2025
Quebec
14
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: My
Sibling names for Mylo
Names that share Mylo's style, for a brother or sister.
