Milo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Milo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Milo?
Milo is spelled M-I-L-O. The name has 4 letters.
Milo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Milo may derive from the Slavic root “milu” meaning “dear” or “beloved,” or from a Germanic root related to “mild” or “merciful.”
- Origin
- Milo may derive from several linguistic roots, including Slavic and Germanic origins, with meanings related to endearment or mercy.
- Pronunciation
- MY-loh · 2 syllables
Milo Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,722
Recorded Births21
Rank#119
Recorded Births2,974
- Girls usage fell 279 places to #5,722 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 1 place to #119 and recorded 27 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Milo Mean?
Milo may derive from the Slavic root “milu” meaning “dear” or “beloved,” or from a Germanic root related to “mild” or “merciful.”
Origin: Milo may derive from several linguistic roots, including Slavic and Germanic origins, with meanings related to endearment or mercy.
How Do You Pronounce Milo?
PronunciationMY-loh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Milo?
- History
- The use of Milo has been documented in various European cultures over centuries, appearing in medieval records and literature, though its exact origin remains uncertain.
Milo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 21 | #5,722 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,974 | #119 |
| 2024 | Girls | 23 | #5,443 |
| 2024 | Boys | 3,001 | #120 |
| 2023 | Girls | 34 | #4,191 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,971 | #121 |
| 2022 | Girls | 47 | #3,365 |
| 2022 | Boys | 3,115 | #120 |
| 2021 | Girls | 37 | #3,935 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,918 | #127 |
| 2020 | Girls | 30 | #4,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,768 | #134 |
| 2019 | Girls | 41 | #3,665 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,442 | #162 |
| 2018 | Girls | 33 | #4,237 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,200 | #178 |
| 2017 | Girls | 27 | #4,922 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,705 | #224 |
| 2016 | Girls | 26 | #5,130 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,510 | #248 |
| 2015 | Girls | 13 | #8,447 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,284 | #288 |
| 2014 | Girls | 11 | #9,517 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,120 | #311 |
When Was Milo Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
3,115 recorded births
National rank #120
2024 · Boys
3,001 recorded births
National rank #120
2025 · Boys
2,974 recorded births
National rank #119
2023 · Boys
2,971 recorded births
National rank #121
Where Milo Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| UT | #30 | 100 |
| HI | #37 | 18 |
| MN | #47 | 101 |
| WY | #47 | 9 |
| VT | #48 | 9 |
| NE | #49 | 40 |
| ID | #52 | 35 |
| CO | #54 | 103 |