Shiloh
A place in ancient Israel where the tabernacle stood, called Shiloh in Hebrew. The word's meaning is unsettled, though tranquil is often suggested.
Shiloh in 2025
Shiloh was given to 2,318 babies in the United States in 2025 — 1,220 boys and 1,098 girls, making it the 289th most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 1,430 babies born.
The history of Shiloh
Shiloh reached its highest point in 2025, when 2,318 babies were given the name, ranking 289th that year.
Across the 57 years of records since 1969, 24,531 babies have been named Shiloh. Half of them were born before 2018, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Alpha.
Shiloh by decade
| Decade | Babies named Shiloh | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 | 6,541 |
| 1970s | 1,077 | 1,366 |
| 1980s | 1,026 | 1,688 |
| 1990s | 1,470 | 1,797 |
| 2000s | 3,070 | 891 |
| 2010s | 7,414 | 642 |
| 2020s | 10,462 | 289 |
Where Shiloh is heading
Shiloh has risen 217% over the past decade, from 732 babies in 2015 to 2,318 in 2025.
Names like Shiloh
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Shiloh.