Milo sits comfortably in the UK charts at #96 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
Origin & Meaning
Germanic/Latin — Soldier; gracious
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UK Rank 2024
#96
US Rank #120
About the Name Milo
Milo is holding steady in the rankings at #96. It reached its peak of #80 in 2020 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 5 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
In terms of origin, Milo is rooted in Germanic/Latin, where it means "Soldier; gracious". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Milo is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #120 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Milo
Unlikely. With around 567 UK babies named Milo per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Milo in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Milo has held a stable position around #96 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #80 in 2020 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
The name Milo has Germanic/Latin origins and means "Soldier; gracious". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Milo include: Milo Yiannopoulos — Milo Yiannopoulos is a British far-right political commentator, whose speeches and writings criticise Islam, feminism, and social justice.; Milo Lompar — Milo Lompar is a Serbian literary historian, professor at the Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade, writer, president of the Miloš Crnjanski Endowment...; Milo Moiré — Milo Moiré is a Swiss pornographic performer and conceptual artist who produces nude performances and uses her body in her art..
Milo appears in the US top 500 at #120 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
567
UK babies named Milo (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.3
In a school of 600
↓ 16 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Milo
Likely around 1 other Milo in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Milo
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Milo Yiannopoulos is a British far-right political commentator, whose speeches and writings criticise Islam, feminism, and social justice. He is a former editor of Breitbart News, an American far-right news and opinion website.
Milo Lompar is a Serbian literary historian, professor at the Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade, writer, president of the Miloš Crnjanski Endowment and former director general of Serbian media corporation Politika.
Milo Moiré is a Swiss pornographic performer and conceptual artist who produces nude performances and uses her body in her art. Moiré's performance art pieces include PlopEgg, The Script System No.2, and Mirror Box.
Rafael David (Rafi) Milo is an Israel Defense Forces major general (Aluf) who currently serves as the commander of the Northern Command. Milo previously served as the Commander of the Homefront Command, the Israel Defense Forces, 91st "Galilee Territorial Division, 80th "Edom" Territorial Division, Shayetet 13, Baram Territorial Brigade and the Etzioni Brigade.