gender neutral
Milo
merciful, soldier
About Milo
Charm and approachability define this delightful choice. Milo brings to mind warm smiles, easy laughter, and the kind of personality that draws people in naturally. There's a playful quality here without sacrificing substance—think mischievous twinkle in the eye combined with genuine kindness. The brevity of the name is part of its appeal; it's straightforward, no-nonsense, yet wonderfully engaging. Parents who select Milo often describe wanting a name that feels friendly and accessible while still being distinctive enough to stand out. It has enjoyed a recent surge in popularity, embraced by families who appreciate its vintage charm revived for modern times. The name transitions seamlessly from adorable toddler to capable adult, never feeling too childish or too stuffy. Milo suggests someone who is creative, adaptable, and possesses that rare ability to make others feel comfortable and valued in any situation.
Popularity of the Name Milo
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #339 | ||||
| 1881 | #392 | ||||
| 1882 | #343 | ||||
| 1883 | #392 | ||||
| 1884 | #380 | ||||
| 1885 | #390 | ||||
| 1886 | #352 | ||||
| 1887 | #350 | ||||
| 1888 | #426 | ||||
| 1889 | #455 | ||||
| 1890 | #453 | ||||
| 1891 | #451 | ||||
| 1892 | #314 | ||||
| 1893 | #414 | ||||
| 1894 | #375 | ||||
| 1895 | #484 | ||||
| 1896 | #347 | ||||
| 1897 | #431 | ||||
| 1898 | #427 | ||||
| 1899 | #410 | ||||
| 1900 | #505 | ||||
| 1901 | #357 | ||||
| 1902 | #423 | ||||
| 1903 | #442 | ||||
| 1904 | #475 | ||||
| 1905 | #561 | ||||
| 1906 | #397 | ||||
| 1907 | #376 | ||||
| 1908 | #472 | ||||
| 1909 | #445 | ||||
| 1910 | #518 | ||||
| 1911 | #438 | ||||
| 1912 | #395 | ||||
| 1913 | #408 | ||||
| 1914 | #391 | ||||
| 1915 | #401 | ||||
| 1916 | #399 | ||||
| 1917 | #407 | ||||
| 1918 | #432 | ||||
| 1919 | #419 | ||||
| 1920 | #399 | ||||
| 1921 | #435 | ||||
| 1922 | #432 | ||||
| 1923 | #466 | ||||
| 1924 | #486 | ||||
| 1925 | #486 | ||||
| 1926 | #531 | ||||
| 1927 | #496 | ||||
| 1928 | #485 | ||||
| 1929 | #489 | ||||
| 1930 | #477 | ||||
| 1931 | #510 | ||||
| 1932 | #527 | ||||
| 1933 | #505 | ||||
| 1934 | #516 | ||||
| 1935 | #595 | ||||
| 1936 | #516 | ||||
| 1937 | #554 | ||||
| 1938 | #611 | ||||
| 1939 | #645 | ||||
| 1940 | #594 | ||||
| 1941 | #627 | ||||
| 1942 | #767 | ||||
| 1943 | #611 | ||||
| 1944 | #716 | ||||
| 1945 | #653 | ||||
| 1946 | #678 | ||||
| 1947 | #733 | ||||
| 1948 | #669 | ||||
| 1949 | #732 | ||||
| 1950 | #692 | ||||
| 1951 | #684 | ||||
| 1952 | #724 | ||||
| 1953 | #793 | ||||
| 1954 | #733 | ||||
| 1955 | #702 | ||||
| 1956 | #815 | ||||
| 1957 | #869 | ||||
| 1958 | #912 | ||||
| 1959 | #917 | ||||
| 1961 | #997 | ||||
| 1964 | #972 | ||||
| 1965 | #991 | ||||
| 2001 | #984 | #309 | |||
| 2002 | #807 | #380 | #979 | ||
| 2003 | #794 | #341 | #239 | #771 | |
| 2004 | #769 | #379 | #274 | #920 | |
| 2005 | #724 | #254 | #250 | #778 | |
| 2006 | #673 | #250 | #244 | #744 | |
| 2007 | #539 | #234 | #305 | #547 | |
| 2008 | #444 | #192 | #206 | #464 | |
| 2009 | #450 | #184 | #245 | #388 | |
| 2010 | #423 | #173 | #261 | #325 | |
| 2011 | #358 | #175 | #186 | #315 | |
| 2012 | #325 | #174 | #213 | #390 | |
| 2013 | #312 | #174 | #178 | #301 | |
| 2014 | #311 | #158 | #178 | #269 | |
| 2015 | #288 | #150 | #411 | #174 | #254 |
| 2016 | #248 | #128 | #452 | #251 | #230 |
| 2017 | #224 | #127 | #154 | #183 | |
| 2018 | #178 | #122 | #370 | #234 | #151 |
| 2019 | #162 | #114 | #424 | #187 | #133 |
| 2020 | #134 | #81 | #271 | #114 | #116 |
| 2021 | #127 | #83 | #229 | #124 | #103 |
| 2022 | #120 | #87 | #138 | #123 | #99 |
| 2023 | #121 | #98 | #173 | #127 | #105 |
| 2024 | #120 | #101 | #199 | #130 | #102 |
| 2025 | #119 | #92 | #159 | #113 | #97 |
| 1997 | #273 | #430 | |||
| 1998 | #259 | #356 | |||
| 1999 | #228 | ||||
| 2000 | #326 | ||||
| 1987 | #347 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Milo
Names Similar to Milo
Nicknames for Milo
- Mi
- Miles
- ML
- Miley
Famous People Named Milo
| Milo Ventimiglia | American actor |
| Miloš Forman | Czech-American film director |
| Milo Manara | Italian comic book artist |
| Milo Yiannopoulos | British political commentator |
| Milo Parker | British actor |
| Milo Hamilton | American sportscaster |
| Milo Djukanovic | Montenegrin politician |
| Miloš Karadaglić | Montenegrin classical guitarist |
| Miloš Obrenović | Serbian prince |
| Miloš Zeman | Czech politician and President |
| Milo Aukerman | American musician - lead singer of the band Descendents |
| Miloš Raonić | Canadian tennis player |
| Miloš Teodosić | Serbian basketball player |
| Miloš Babić | Serbian actor |
| Miloš Vasić | Serbian journalist and writer |
| Miloš Biković | Serbian actor |
| Miloš Ninković | Serbian footballer |
| Miloš Krasić | Serbian footballer |
| Milošević | last name of former Serbian president Slobodan Milošević |
| Miloš Holuša | Czech middle-distance runner |
Characters Named Milo
| Milo Thatch | Character from Disney's "Atlantis - The Lost Empire" |
| Milo Murphy | Protagonist of the animated series "Milo Murphy's Law" |
| Milo Pressman | Character from the TV series "24" |
| Milo Rambaldi | Character from the TV series "Alias" |
| Milo Sturgis | Character from Jonathan Kellerman's mystery novels |
| Milo Minderbinder | Character from Joseph Heller's novel "Catch-22" |
| Milo Radulovich | Character from the TV series "The X-Files" |
| Milo Bloom | Character from the comic strip "Bloom County" |
| Milo Kamalani | Character from the video game "The Secret of Monkey Island" |
| Milo Peck | Character from the film "The Mask" |
| Milo Tineman | Character from the TV series "The Magicians" |
| Milo Shandel | Character from the TV series "Supernatural" |
| Milo Thatch Jr. | Son of the character Milo Thatch in "Atlantis - The Lost Empire" |
| Milo Boyd | Character from the film "The Bounty Hunter" |
| Miloš Minder | Character from the film "The Grand Budapest Hotel" |
| Milo Pinder | Character from the TV series "The Librarians" |
| Milo Talon | Character from Louis L'Amour's Western novels |
| Milo Ventimiglia | Character from the TV series "This Is Us" - played by the actor of the same name |