Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Milo.
National Rank (2025)
#119
All-Time Peak Rank
#119 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
43,847
Unisex Distribution98.9% Boy / 1.1% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Milo Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Milo
According to SSA data, Milo achieved its highest historical rank of #119 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 3,115 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 131.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Milo scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+131.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,115Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:219
1890s:225
1900s:261
1910s:1,378
1920s:1,687
1930s:1,165
1940s:904
1950s:885
1960s:522
1970s:563
1980s:514
1990s:656
2000s:3,298
2010s:13,823
2020s:17,747
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMi-lo
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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