Kylo
Kylo is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Invented name; potentially a blend of Kyle and Solo.
Origin and history
Kylo is a modern name popularized by the character Kylo Ren from the Star Wars franchise, introduced in 2015. It functions as a modern invented name influenced by classic linguistic elements, possibly drawing inspiration from names like Kyle or Lyle. In the United States, its usage skyrocketed following the release of the film Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Popularity in the United States
5,345 babies in the United States have been named Kylo since 1880. It ranks #1674 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #430.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.1 %)
- TX (10.7 %)
- FL (9.2 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
- OH (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 944 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,390 |
Fun facts
- The name was created for the character Kylo Ren (born Ben Solo) in the 2015 movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
- Kylo was one of the fastest-rising boy names in the United States during the late 2010s.