Is Shilo a boy's or girl's name?

Shilo is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 1,128 recorded births.

When was Shilo most popular?

Shilo reached its peak popularity in 1978 with 89 births that year. It is currently ranked #5114 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Shilo?

Shilo is currently ranked #5114 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,822 babies since 1970.

Shilo

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysHebrewRising fast Also a pet name

#5114▲ 1514in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Shilo is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Shiloh, from the Hebrew meaning 'he to whom it belongs' or 'peace.' In the Old Testament, Shiloh was an important religious center in ancient Israel where the Ark of the Covenant was kept for many years.

Shilo gained cultural visibility through Neil Diamond's 1967 song 'Shiloh' and more recently as a name chosen by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie for their daughter (spelled Shiloh). About 1,130 U.S. births are recorded for this spelling.

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Popularity Over Time

Shilo climbed 4073 spots in the last 20 years — from #9187 to #5114.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Shilo
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	104	#6043	▼
2010s	233	#6175	▲
2000s	222	#6101	▼
1990s	292	#3841	▼
1980s	385	#2783	▼
1970s	586	#1760	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(55 years, 1970–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Shilo
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	26	#5114	+8 (44.4%)
2023	18	#6628	-4 (-18.2%)
2022	22	#5775	+4 (22.2%)
2021	18	#6646	-2 (-10.0%)
2020	20	#6051	+7 (53.8%)
2019	13	#8536	-13 (-50.0%)
2018	26	#5127	+12 (85.7%)
2017	14	#8231	-6 (-30.0%)
2016	20	#6372	0
2015	20	#6427	+1 (5.3%)
2014	19	#6670	+1 (5.6%)
2013	18	#6991	-9 (-33.3%)
2012	27	#5232	-5 (-15.6%)
2011	32	#4553	-12 (-27.3%)
2010	44	#3612	+16 (57.1%)
2009	28	#5210	-5 (-15.2%)
2008	33	#4635	0
2007	33	#4553	+9 (37.5%)
2006	24	#5684	+2 (9.1%)
2005	22	#5761	+10 (83.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Shilo as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Shilo has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 1,128 births since 1970.

#1669

Current rank

1,128

Total births

2024

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Shilo be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Shilo is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #5114. As a boy's name, it ranks #1669.

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Shilo, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1970–2024) · Methodology