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2016

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#6915

Peak Rank

107

Total Count

9

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Kylo

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Kylo is a primarily masculine name usually given in reference to the Star Wars character Kylo Ren. Usage of the name has increased in the United States and United Kingdom and elsewhere. According to some sources, parents might have found the sound of the name attractive and find the character appealing despite his villainy.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kylo%5F%28given%5Fname%29) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kylo%5F%28given%5Fname%29)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Popular Culture

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## The Story of Kylo

The earliest SSA record of Kylo as a baby boy name dates back to 1979, when 5 babies received it. 2026 was its biggest year on record, with 907 newborns named Kylo — #363 in the national rankings. About 85% of every Kylo on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Kylo ranks #363 for baby boys with 907 births, rising sharply (+121% over the past five years). All told, over 6K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1970s to the 2020s.

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## Notable people named Kylo

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia. 

* ●Kylo-Patrick Hart, a department chair at the Texas Christian University
* ●Kylo Jones, a player for the Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team
* ●Kylo Evergreen Maris , the son of Bill Maris
* ●Kylo Turner, a former singer for the Pilgrim Travelers

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kylo%5F%28given%5Fname%29) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kylo%5F%28given%5Fname%29)

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## Names that sound like Kylo

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kylo is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Kyloe
* [Kilo](/kilo)
* [Kylie](/kylie)
* Colo
* Callow
* [Kyla](/kyla)
* [Kylee](/kylee)
* [Kiley](/kiley)
* [Kailee](/kailee)
* [Kahlo](/kahlo)
* Kelo
* [Kalo](/kalo)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Kylo

What does the name Kylo mean?

Kylo is a primarily masculine name usually given in reference to the Star Wars character Kylo Ren. Usage of the name has increased in the United States and United Kingdom and elsewhere. According to some sources, parents might have found the sound of the name attractive and find the character appealing despite his villainy.

What is the origin of the name Kylo?

Kylo has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Popular Culture.

How popular is Kylo in 2026?

In 2026, Kylo ranks #363 among boys' names in the U.S., with 907 babies given the name that year.

When was Kylo most popular?

Kylo reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #363 that year with 907 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kylo most popular?

Kylo has historically been most popular in Hawaii, Delaware, District of Columbia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kylo.

Is Kylo a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kylo is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kylo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kylo include Stevie, Kellan, Warner. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Kylo 

Kylo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 6K births in the dataset. Kylo's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #363\. Use the chart and map above to compare Kylo's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "K" → ](/letter/k)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.