UK name, mostly boys
Mylo
A diminutive form of the name Miles, of Germanic origin meaning "soldier".
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.
Mylo is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Mylo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #318, with 137 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 164 births.
This profile covers 2,124 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 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 84% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 2,287 living people in the UK are called Mylo. 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
- • Mylo ranked #318 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 137 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 164 boys were registered as Mylo.
- • Mylo ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #382 in 2024.
- • About 2,287 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mylo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 99.9% of Mylo registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#318
2024
Births in 2024
137
Latest year
Peak year
2021
164 births
Estimated living
2,287
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Mylo
In England and Wales birth records, Mylo has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 99.9% of registrations are for boys and 0.1% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Mylo registered for boys
- Ranked #318 in 2024
- 137 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (164 births)
Mylo registered for girls
- Ranked #5,666 in 2018
- 3 girls registered in 2018
- Peak: 2018 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Mylo mean?
The name Mylo is of Greek origin, derived from the word "mylos," which means "mill" or "millstone." The name likely originated during ancient times in Greece, where mills were an important part of daily life for grinding grain into flour.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mylo can be found in ancient Greek literature, specifically in the works of the famous poet Homer. In his epic poem, the Odyssey, there is a character named Mylo who is mentioned as a trusted companion of Odysseus.
During the Byzantine Empire, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century, the name Mylo was relatively common among Greek families. It was particularly popular in regions where agriculture and milling were important industries.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Mylo of Narbonne was a Catalan philosopher and theologian. He was known for his contributions to the intellectual and religious debates of his time.
Another historically significant individual with the name Mylo was Mylo of Provins, a 13th-century French architect and stonemason. He is credited with the design and construction of several notable Gothic cathedrals in France, including parts of the Reims Cathedral.
During the Renaissance period, the name Mylo appeared in various artistic and literary works. One example is the Italian painter Mylo Soderini, who lived in the 15th century and was known for his frescoes and religious paintings.
In more recent history, Mylo Higgins was a British author and poet who lived from 1908 to 1993. He is remembered for his vivid descriptions of rural life in the English countryside and his contributions to the literary scene of the mid-20th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mylo over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Mylo in England and Wales, from 1996 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 Mylo, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 137 births in 2024, compared with 164 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mylo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mylo 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 | #296 | 762 | 5 |
| 2010s | #388 | 1,123 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1574 | 217 | 9 |
| 1990s | #1945 | 22 | 4 |
Geography
Where Mylo is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Mylo. 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.
Mylo ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #382 in 2024.
Across the UK
Mylo in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#382 in 2024
17 years of NRS records, 163 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#421 in 2016
4 years of NISRA records, 13 total registered
Related
Names similar to Mylo
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Mylo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mylo in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mylo was ranked #318 for boys in England and Wales, with 137 births registered.
When was Mylo most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 164 babies registered as Mylo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mylo?
A diminutive form of the name Miles, of Germanic origin meaning "soldier".
How many people are called Mylo in the UK?
A total of 2,124 babies have been registered as Mylo across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 163 more in Scotland and 13 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Mylo most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Mylo ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #382 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.