Milo
Peaked at #120 nationally in 2022, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Milo has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Milo — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#3395
in 2022
Current rank
#5537
in 2024
Years tracked
26
1921–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1921, Milo reached its peak popularity for girls in 2022, ranking #3395 nationally with 47 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #9965 (2014) to #5537 (2024) — a 44% improvement.
As of 2024, Milo ranks #5537 nationally for girls, with 23 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,537 | 23 |
| 2023 | #4,250 | 34 |
| 2022 | #3,395 | 47 |
| 2021 | #3,985 | 37 |
| 2020 | #4,513 | 30 |
| 2019 | #3,703 | 41 |
| 2018 | #4,308 | 33 |
| 2017 | #5,010 | 27 |
Milo — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#120
in 2022
Current rank
#120
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Milo reached its peak popularity for boys in 2022, ranking #120 nationally with 3,111 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #311 (2014) to #120 (2024) — a 61% improvement.
As of 2024, Milo ranks #120 nationally for boys, with 2,988 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #120 | 2,988 |
| 2023 | #121 | 2,963 |
| 2022 | #120 | 3,111 |
| 2021 | #127 | 2,918 |
| 2020 | #134 | 2,767 |
| 2019 | #162 | 2,442 |
| 2018 | #178 | 2,199 |
| 2017 | #224 | 1,704 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Milo most popular?
Milo was most popular in 2022, when it ranked #120 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Milo becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Milo?
At least 41,290 babies have been recorded with the name Milo in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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