Kylo

Kylo - A very unique male name

Kylo appeared on the charts for the first time in 2015 on position #4153. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kylo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kylo? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kylo. The baby boy name Kylo was given to 764 baby boys in 2025, ranking #403 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,919 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kylo peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 374.

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Kylo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kylo is currently topping the baby name charts in Montana at position #164 - and is the least popular in Washington at position #711.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kylo is where you live.

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Kylo origin and meaning

Modern invented (for Star Wars)

None — created for the Star Wars character Kylo Ren

Kylo was coined for the villain of the Star Wars sequel films, first screened in 2015 — the same year the name enters US data. Reports on its construction (echoing 'Skywalker' and 'Solo') are speculation by fans, not a documented creation story. Remarkably for a villain's name, it has risen steadily to near its 2024 peak.

Origin uncertain

Kylo is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Kylo, pop culture references for the name Kylo and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kylo

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kylo, sorted by popularity.

Kyle / Kelly / Khalil / Kole / Kale / Kalel / Kahlil / Kael / Kelley / Kaleo /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Kylo

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kylo a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kylo?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KY-loh · /ˈkaɪloʊ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Kylo Ren — Villain of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, played by Adam Driver (Fictional, 2015) Fictional

Style

Modern coinageLiterary

Why parents choose it

Parents hear a sleek, Milo-meets-Kyle sound; for Star Wars families the reference is the point.

Worth knowing

• The reference is a conflicted villain who murders his father on screen — a heavy namesake for some.
• It has no existence before 2015, so it will always read as a Star Wars name.