UK name, mostly boys
Shilo
A Hebrew name meaning "peaceful abode" or "he who is perfect".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 8 girls.
Shilo is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Shilo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 4 births.
This profile covers 18 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2008 to 2023. 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.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 18 living people in the UK are called Shilo. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shilo ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 4 boys were registered as Shilo.
- • Shilo is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 18 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shilo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 69.2% of Shilo registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
4 births
Estimated living
18
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Shilo
In England and Wales birth records, Shilo has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 69.2% of registrations are for boys and 30.8% 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.
Shilo registered for boys
- Ranked #4,991 in 2023
- 3 boys registered in 2023
- Peak: 2008 (4 births)
Shilo registered for girls
- Ranked #4,684 in 2018
- 4 girls registered in 2018
- Peak: 2012 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Shilo mean?
The name Shilo has its origins in the ancient Hebrew language and culture, dating back to biblical times. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew word "shalom," which means peace or tranquility. The name is closely associated with the town of Shiloh, a significant location in the Old Testament.
In the Book of Joshua, Shiloh is mentioned as the place where the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary, was set up after the Israelites entered the Promised Land. It became a central religious site and a gathering place for the Israelite tribes. The name Shilo may have been used to refer to someone from the town of Shiloh or someone associated with the sacred place.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shilo is found in the Bible. In the Book of Genesis, chapter 49, verse 10, the word "Shiloh" is used in a messianic prophecy, although its exact meaning and translation have been debated by scholars over the centuries.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Shilo. One of the most famous was Shilo Roberts (1783-1848), an American folk hero and frontiersman who was known for his skills as a hunter and his adventures in the wilderness of Kentucky and Tennessee.
Another notable Shilo was Shilo Shalin (1910-1984), a Russian-born American artist and painter who was known for his abstract expressionist works and his involvement in the New York art scene in the mid-20th century.
In the realm of music, Shilo Zulu (born 1975) is a South African singer, songwriter, and record producer who has gained recognition for his contributions to the kwaito and house music genres.
Shilo N'Quee (born 1976) is an American choreographer and dancer who has worked with numerous high-profile artists and has been featured in various music videos and live performances.
Shilo Zylbergeld (born 1987) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician who has released several albums and gained a following in the indie folk and alternative rock genres.
It is important to note that while the name Shilo has a rich historical and cultural significance, its popularity and usage have varied over time and across different regions and cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shilo over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Shilo in England and Wales, from 2008 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shilo, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shilo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shilo 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 | #4496 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4749 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3716 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Shilo
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Shilo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shilo in the UK right now?
In 2023, Shilo was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shilo most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 4 babies registered as Shilo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shilo?
A Hebrew name meaning "peaceful abode" or "he who is perfect".
How many people are called Shilo in the UK?
A total of 18 babies have been registered as Shilo across the 5 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.