Shilo
Shilo is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Tranquil, peaceful, or place of peace.
Origin and history
Shilo is a variant spelling of Shiloh, a place name from the Hebrew Bible that is often translated as 'tranquil' or 'his gift'. While historically used as a place name, it gained modern usage as a unisex given name in the United States. It remains relatively uncommon for boys, though it has seen consistent usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,270 babies in the United States have been named Shilo since 1880. It ranks #3429 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1503.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.7 %)
- TX (18.6 %)
- FL (16.7 %)
- NC (6.8 %)
- GA (5.4 %)
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 | 232 |
| 1980-1990 | 163 |
| 1990-2000 | 173 |
| 2000-2010 | 130 |
| 2010-2019 | 145 |
| 2020-2029 | 427 |
Fun facts
- Shiloh was an ancient city in Samaria that served as a major religious center for the Israelites before the temple was built in Jerusalem.
- Shilo is a simplified phonetic spelling of the traditional biblical name Shiloh.