Milo
A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Every Milo since 1880 — 44,313 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Milo
Milo is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #119 in 2025 with 2,974 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 44,313 American babies have been named Milo. Its peak came in 2022, when 3,162 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Milo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Milo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,849 | 2,974 | #119 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,559 | 3,001 | #120 |
| 2023 | 34 | #4,253 | 2,971 | #121 |
| 2022 | 47 | #3,395 | 3,115 | #120 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,987 | 2,918 | #127 |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,514 | 2,768 | #134 |
| 2019 | 41 | #3,703 | 2,442 | #162 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,309 | 2,200 | #178 |
| 2017 | 27 | #5,011 | 1,705 | #224 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,236 | 1,510 | #248 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,786 | 1,284 | #288 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,965 | 1,120 | #311 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,933 | 1,098 | #312 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,200 | 971 | #325 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,546 | 838 | #358 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,253 | 655 | #423 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,233 | 618 | #450 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,569 | 633 | #444 |
| 2007 | — | — | 476 | #539 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,491 | 338 | #673 |
| 2005 | — | — | 282 | #724 |
| 2004 | — | — | 236 | #769 |
| 2003 | — | — | 220 | #795 |
| 2002 | — | — | 212 | #808 |
| 2001 | — | — | 156 | #985 |
| 2000 | — | — | 127 | #1,113 |
| 1995 | — | — | 53 | #1,699 |
| 1990 | — | — | 83 | #1,197 |
| 1985 | — | — | 52 | #1,344 |
| 1980 | — | — | 45 | #1,425 |
| 1975 | — | — | 49 | #1,222 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,858 | 54 | #1,126 |
| 1965 | — | — | 56 | #991 |
| 1960 | — | — | 53 | #1,066 |
| 1955 | — | — | 109 | #703 |
| 1950 | — | — | 98 | #693 |
| 1945 | 5 | #5,035 | 86 | #653 |
| 1940 | — | — | 100 | #594 |
| 1935 | — | — | 95 | #595 |
| 1930 | — | — | 156 | #477 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,535 | 157 | #486 |
| 1920 | — | — | 217 | #399 |
| 1915 | — | — | 180 | #401 |
| 1910 | — | — | 30 | #518 |
| 1905 | — | — | 18 | #561 |
| 1900 | — | — | 22 | #505 |
| 1895 | — | — | 18 | #484 |
| 1890 | — | — | 17 | #453 |
| 1885 | — | — | 21 | #390 |
| 1880 | — | — | 26 | #339 |
Famous people named Milo
- Miloš Forman Film director · 1932–2018
- Miloš Zeman Politician · b. 1944
- Miloš Obilić Military personnel · 1350–1389
- Milo of Croton Politician · -557–-550
- Miloš Obrenović Politician · 1780–1860
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Milo mean?
A male given name from the Germanic languages.
How popular is the name Milo in 2025?
Milo ranked #119 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,974 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Milo?
44,313 babies have been named Milo in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Milo most popular?
Milo peaked in 2022, when 3,162 newborns received the name.
Is Milo a boy or girl name?
Milo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Milo rising or falling?
Milo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Milo?
Well-known people named Milo include Miloš Forman (film director), Miloš Zeman (politician), Miloš Obilić (military personnel).