Milo
A Latinized form of the Germanic name Milo, brought to England by the Normans. Its source is debated, with suggestions including a Slavic element meaning dear or gracious.
Milo in 2025
Milo was given to 2,995 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 213th most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 1,107 babies born.
The history of Milo
Milo reached its highest point in 2022, when 3,162 babies were given the name, ranking 200th that year.
Across the 146 years of records since 1880, 44,313 babies have been named Milo. Half of them were born before 2018, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Alpha.
Milo by decade
| Decade | Babies named Milo | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 219 | 645 |
| 1890s | 225 | 764 |
| 1900s | 261 | 956 |
| 1910s | 1,378 | 838 |
| 1920s | 1,711 | 849 |
| 1930s | 1,165 | 999 |
| 1940s | 914 | 1,254 |
| 1950s | 885 | 1,528 |
| 1960s | 522 | 2,330 |
| 1970s | 573 | 2,433 |
| 1980s | 514 | 2,820 |
| 1990s | 656 | 2,821 |
| 2000s | 3,325 | 934 |
| 2010s | 14,026 | 290 |
| 2020s | 17,939 | 200 |
Where Milo is heading
Milo has risen 131% over the past decade, from 1,297 babies in 2015 to 2,995 in 2025.
Names like Milo
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Milo.