boy name
Milo
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#119 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Milo in the US, 1880–2025
Milo first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2022, when 3,115 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,974.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Milo popular?
Near its peak Milo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2022.
| 2020s | 17,747 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13,823 | |
| 2000s | 3,298 | |
| 1990s | 656 | |
| 1980s | 514 | |
| 1970s | 563 | |
| 1960s | 522 | |
| 1950s | 885 | |
| 1940s | 904 | |
| 1930s | 1,165 | |
| 1920s | 1,687 | |
| 1910s | 1,378 | |
| 1900s | 261 | |
| 1890s | 225 | |
| 1880s | 219 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Milo a boy or a girl name?
Milo is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Milo a popular name right now?
Milo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2022.
How popular is the name Milo?
In 2025, Milo ranked #119 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Milo most popular?
Milo was most popular in 2022, when about 3,115 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.