Shilo
Every Shilo since 1970 — 3,123 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shilo
Shilo is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,652 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 3,123 American babies have been named Shilo — about 59% girls and 41% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 172 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 Shilo stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shilo 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 | 30 | #4,652 | 142 | #1,343 |
| 2024 | 27 | #5,011 | 101 | #1,671 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,635 | 92 | #1,771 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,778 | 42 | #2,993 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,647 | 27 | #3,988 |
| 2020 | 20 | #6,055 | 23 | #4,401 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,537 | 16 | #5,762 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,130 | 16 | #5,738 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,233 | 15 | #6,026 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,375 | 16 | #5,758 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,429 | 13 | #6,620 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,672 | 20 | #4,839 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,992 | 8 | #9,523 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,233 | 8 | #9,570 |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,555 | 12 | #6,938 |
| 2010 | 44 | #3,613 | 21 | #4,654 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,210 | 19 | #5,072 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,636 | 20 | #4,870 |
| 2007 | 33 | #4,554 | 14 | #6,212 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,684 | 10 | #7,906 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,761 | 8 | #8,966 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9,187 | 8 | #8,797 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,847 | 16 | #5,007 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,096 | 6 | #10,466 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,275 | 12 | #5,958 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,760 | 17 | #4,536 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,492 | 27 | #2,752 |
| 1990 | 29 | #3,702 | 10 | #5,317 |
| 1985 | 27 | #3,319 | 14 | #3,365 |
| 1980 | 71 | #1,640 | 20 | #2,521 |
| 1975 | 70 | #1,474 | 29 | #1,750 |
| 1970 | 38 | #2,152 | 9 | #3,486 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shilo in 2025?
Shilo ranked #4,652 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shilo?
3,123 babies have been named Shilo in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shilo most popular?
Shilo peaked in 2025, when 172 newborns received the name.
Is Shilo a boy or girl name?
Shilo is used for both: about 59% of babies named Shilo have been girls and 41% boys.
Is the name Shilo rising or falling?
Shilo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.