Kylo
How to say it: KY-loh · /ˈkaɪloʊ/
Modern coinage popularized by 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' (2015); no established pre-existing etymology.
Kylo was the 408th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 797 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 20-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #200 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #408 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 797 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,159 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×20 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #200 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to the charts, it finds its peak in the 2020s. More growth is on the way.
What goes with it
A short two syllable burst, soft yet crisp, with a strong creative spark. Neo and Poe share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kylo is about 1 in 174.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #322.
Good to know
- Kylo Ren (Ben Solo) is the dark-side villain of the Star Wars sequel trilogy
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