Nilo
boy name#3757 in 2025Nilo entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #3252 in 1935, ranks #3757 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
#3757
rank today
#3252
peak (1935)
29
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3981 |
| 1920s | #4092 |
| 1930s | #3514 |
| 1940s | #3610 |
| 1960s | #3877 |
| 1970s | #5133 |
| 1980s | #5899 |
| 1990s | #7217 |
| 2000s | #9621 |
| 2010s | #8360 |
| 2020s | #4272 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nilo has been most popular in CA, FL, TX.
Living bearers
About 300 people named Nilo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nilo is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nilo in 2025?
- Nilo ranks #3757 among US boy names in 2025, with 29 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nilo most popular?
- Nilo peaked in 1935, reaching #3252 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nilo with classmates?
- Nilo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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