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UK boy's name

Kylo

A gender-neutral name of Scandinavian origin meaning "warrior" or "strong".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kylo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kylo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #286, with 157 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 189 births.

This profile covers 1,112 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 1,195 living people in the UK are called Kylo. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kylo ranked #286 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 157 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 189 boys were registered as Kylo.
  • Kylo ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #268 in 2024.
  • About 1,195 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kylo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#286

2024

Births in 2024

157

Latest year

Peak year

2020

189 births

Estimated living

1,195

2026

Meaning

What does Kylo mean?

The name Kylo is a relatively modern invention, likely inspired by the Greek word "kylos," meaning "crooked" or "bent." The name does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots in ancient languages or cultures, nor is it found in historical texts or religious scriptures.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Kylo was in the late 20th century, when it began to appear as a given name in some English-speaking countries. However, its popularity remained relatively low until the 2010s, when it gained wider recognition due to the character Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy films.

Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Kylo, although it is essential to note that these instances are relatively rare and modern. Kylo Ren, portrayed by actor Adam Driver, is perhaps the most well-known bearer of the name due to his role as the main antagonist in the Star Wars sequel trilogy films, which were released between 2015 and 2019.

Another individual with the name Kylo was Kylo Pearson, an American singer-songwriter born in 1995, who gained recognition for his work in the indie rock and folk genres. Kylo Taffernaberry, born in 1987, is an Australian rules football player who has played for several teams in the Australian Football League (AFL) since 2006.

Kylo Canagaratna, born in 1993, is a British actor and writer known for his work in television and theater productions. Kylo Mylett, born in 1986, is an American professional basketball player who has played in various leagues around the world, including the NBA G League and leagues in Europe and Asia.

It is worth noting that while the name Kylo has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries, it remains a relatively uncommon name overall. Its modern origins and lack of deep historical roots make it a unique and distinctive choice for parents looking for a contemporary and unconventional name for their child.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kylo over time

The chart below shows babies named Kylo registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kylo, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 157 births in 2024, compared with 189 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kylo
04795142189200620152024

Decades

Kylo by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kylo was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #284 818 5
2010s #2049 291 8
2000s #4052 3 1

Geography

Where Kylo is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kylo. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Kylo ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #268 in 2024.

Scotland
15
Northern Ireland
3

Across the UK

Kylo in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#268 in 2024

8 years of NRS records, 86 total registered

Northern Ireland (NISRA)

#404 in 2024

1 years of NISRA records, 3 total registered

Related

Names similar to Kylo

FAQ

Kylo: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kylo in the UK right now?

In 2024, Kylo was ranked #286 for boys in England and Wales, with 157 births registered.

When was Kylo most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 189 babies registered as Kylo in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kylo?

A gender-neutral name of Scandinavian origin meaning "warrior" or "strong".

How many people are called Kylo in the UK?

A total of 1,112 babies have been registered as Kylo across the 14 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 86 more in Scotland and 3 in Northern Ireland.

Where is Kylo most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Kylo ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #268 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.