Shiloh Unisex

Popularity: #316 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHY-loh / /ˈʃaɪloʊ/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: peace; English: tranquil

Historical & Cultural Background

Shiloh is a name of Hebrew origin, often associated with a biblical location mentioned in the Old Testament. It is considered a place of peace and tranquility. The name gained popularity in modern times, particularly in the United States, partly due to its use in popular culture. It has been used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly given to boys.

Trend Summary

Shiloh has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Shilo
  • Shyloh

International Variants

  • Shiloh (English)

Famous people named Shiloh

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Fictional characters named Shiloh

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shiloh was first seen in the United States in 1969. Shiloh has ranked as high as #566 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Shiloh has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Shiloh (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 117
12%
CA 83
9%
FL 81
8%
NC 62
6%
GA 54
6%
NY 43
4%
OH 42
4%
TN 36
4%
PA 34
4%
VA 34
4%
AL 28
3%
MD 22
2%
MI 22
2%
WA 22
2%
IL 19
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19697
197028
197129
197227
197333
197434
197564
197652
197753
197862
197948
198056
198131
198242
198328
198438
198546
198626
198738
198833
198938
199037
199144
199254
199356
199470
199554
199660
199782
199875
199986
200074
200176
200265
200368
200468
200563
2006103
2007142
2008163
2009166
2010157
2011169
2012170
2013168
2014196
2015247
2016259
2017279
2018344
2019367
2020443
2021484
2022630
2023819
20241,032