Milo Boy

Popularity: #117 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationMY-lo / /ˈmaɪloʊ/

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Latin: soldier; Greek: apple

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Milo has roots in both Latin and Greek cultures. In Latin, it is associated with the meaning 'soldier,' while in Greek, it is linked to the word for 'apple.' The name has been used in various forms throughout history and has gained popularity in modern times. It is often seen as a friendly and approachable name.

Trend Summary

Milo has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past decade.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Miloš
  • Mylie

International Variants

  • Miloš (Slavic)
  • Milo (Italian)
  • Milo (Spanish)

Famous people named Milo

Milo Yiannopoulos is a British political commentator known for his controversial views.

Milo Ventimiglia is an American actor recognized for his roles in television series such as 'This Is Us.'.

Milo O'Shea was an Irish actor celebrated for his performances in film and theater.

Fictional characters named Milo

Milo Thatch is a character in the Disney animated film 'Atlantis: The Lost Empire,' where he is an ambitious young linguist.

Milo is a character in the video game series 'Milo and Kate,' known for his adventures in a virtual world.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Milo was first seen in the United States in 1880. Milo has ranked as high as #189 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Minnesota, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Milo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Milo (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 348
12%
TX 229
8%
FL 146
5%
PA 130
5%
NY 125
4%
OH 112
4%
WA 111
4%
IL 99
4%
MN 93
3%
WI 83
3%
MI 82
3%
UT 82
3%
NC 80
3%
MO 76
3%
AZ 75
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188026
188119
188227
188320
188422
188521
188624
188723
188820
188917
189017
189116
189235
189320
189425
189518
189631
189720
189822
189921
190022
190127
190224
190322
190421
190518
190630
190736
190828
190933
191030
191145
191295
1913112
1914149
1915180
1916193
1917193
1918185
1919196
1920217
1921197
1922196
1923174
1924163
1925157
1926131
1927151
1928157
1929144
1930156
1931128
1932123
1933124
1934128
193595
1936120
1937111
193895
193985
1940100
194194
194271
1943107
194476
194586
194691
194788
1948102
194989
195098
1951104
195295
195382
195497
1955109
195685
195776
195869
195970
196053
196161
196252
196357
196462
196556
196645
196750
196841
196945
197054
197159
197254
197363
197446
197549
197663
197757
197856
197962
198045
198150
198263
198356
198455
198552
198642
198748
198842
198961
199083
199156
199248
199344
199451
199553
199658
199782
1998100
199981
2000127
2001156
2002212
2003220
2004236
2005282
2006338
2007476
2008633
2009618
2010655
2011838
2012971
20131,098
20141,120
20151,284
20161,510
20171,704
20182,199
20192,442
20202,767
20212,918
20223,111
20232,963
20242,988