Shiloh
How to say it: SHY-loh · /ˈʃaɪloʊ/
Hebrew: tranquil, peaceful, or 'his gift'; a biblical place name of deep significance in ancient Israel.
Shiloh was the 290th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,318 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #125 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #290 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 2,318 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,430 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #125 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all use arrived in recent decades, so Shiloh feels brand new. The 2020s mark its high point so far, with more growth likely ahead.
What goes with it
Soft and breathy, Shiloh carries a calm place name energy. Willow shares its breezy style, and Shy works as a short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Shiloh is about 1 in 60.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Shiloh
- Shiloh Fernandez (born 1985)American actor
- Shiloh Strong (born 1978)Actor, producer, screenwriter, director
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