UK boy's name
Rylo
A name meaning "wood" or "forest" of uncertain origin.
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.
Rylo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rylo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2671, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 8 births.
This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2019 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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.
Rylo is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Rylo. 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
- • Rylo ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 8 boys were registered as Rylo.
- • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rylo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2671
2024
Births in 2024
8
Latest year
Peak year
2024
8 births
Estimated living
22
2026
Meaning
What does Rylo mean?
The name Rylo is a relatively modern moniker, believed to have originated in the late 20th century or early 21st century. Its exact origins and etymology are somewhat obscure, as it does not appear to have direct roots in any specific language or culture. However, some theories suggest that it may be a combination of the names Ryan and Kylo, which have roots in Irish and Welsh/Cornish languages, respectively.
Despite its recent emergence, the name Rylo has garnered attention and gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in North America and Europe. While there are no known historical records or ancient texts that directly reference this name, its distinctiveness and unique sound have likely contributed to its contemporary appeal.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Rylo can be found in the birth records of a child born in the United States in the early 2000s. However, it was not until the late 2010s that the name started gaining more widespread recognition and usage.
Among the notable individuals who have borne the name Rylo throughout history, the following stand out:
1. Rylo Hendricks (born 1996) - An American actor known for his role in the television series "The Haunting of Bly Manor" (2020).
2. Rylo Stevenson (born 2003) - A Canadian child prodigy and author who published his first book at the age of 9.
3. Rylo Kaplan (born 1989) - A British entrepreneur and co-founder of the sustainable fashion brand "Rylo Apparel."
4. Rylo Masterson (born 1976) - An Australian artist renowned for his abstract expressionist paintings.
5. Rylo Alvarez (born 1992) - A Mexican-American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for a Major League Soccer club.
While the name Rylo may be relatively new, its unique sound and spelling have undoubtedly captured the attention of parents and individuals seeking a distinctive moniker. As time passes, it will be interesting to observe how this name continues to evolve and potentially gain historical significance in various cultural contexts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rylo over time
The chart below shows babies named Rylo registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 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 Rylo, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rylo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rylo 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 | #3091 | 19 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4702 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Rylo
- Ryan 68,692
- Riley 37,992
- Robert 27,462
- Reuben 25,122
- Rhys 24,418
- Reece 24,329
- Rory 21,870
- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Rylo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rylo in the UK right now?
In 2024, Rylo was ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Rylo most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 8 babies registered as Rylo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rylo?
A name meaning "wood" or "forest" of uncertain origin.
How many people are called Rylo in the UK?
A total of 22 babies have been registered as Rylo across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.