Holding steady, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Shylo since 1970
Babies named Shylo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Shylo's real moment was 1978.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 109 | 5 |
| 1980s | 87 | 14 |
| 1990s | 136 | 48 |
| 2000s | 134 | 24 |
| 2010s | 132 | 27 |
| 2020s | 76 | 105 |
Meaning & origin
Shylo is a modern invented name or creative respelling of Shiloh, first recorded in the United States in 1970. Its usage peaked in 1978, and since then it has remained uncommon, with a rank of 7,885 in 2025 and an incidence of roughly 1 in 123,636 newborns. The name fits within a broader trend of names featuring the 'y' substitution for a contemporary feel. Its trajectory has been stable, indicating that while it is not widely chosen, it has a small but persistent user base. As a unisex name, it has appeared in records for both genders, though it has been more frequently assigned to girls.
Shylo first appeared in U.S. records in the 1970s, likely as a creative respelling of the biblical name Shiloh. Shiloh itself is a place name in the Hebrew Bible, often interpreted as 'his gift' or 'tranquil'. The spelling variant 'Shylo' aligns with a trend of using 'y' to modernize traditional names. It has never been common, maintaining a low and stable usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shy, Lo
Variants: Shiloh
Sibling names for Shylo
Names that share Shylo's style, for a brother or sister.
