Khylo
An invented name possibly derived from the Greek "kylos" meaning crooked or twisted.
Name Census estimates that about 102 living Americans carry the first name Khylo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khylo today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khylo births was 2024 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khylo. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Khylo with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
102
~ 1 in 3,360,337 Americans
Peak year
2024
32 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,554
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Khylo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khylo from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 98 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khylo by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Khylo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Khylos live
Origin
Meaning and history of Khylo
The name Khylo has its roots in the ancient Phoenician language, originating around 1200 BC in the region of modern-day Lebanon. It is derived from the Phoenician word "khyl," which means "to be strong" or "to endure." This name was commonly given to males born during the height of the Phoenician maritime empire, as it was believed to bestow strength and resilience upon the bearer.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khylo can be found in the Carthaginian historical records, dating back to the 5th century BC. It was the name of a celebrated Phoenician explorer who is said to have sailed the Mediterranean and explored the coasts of North Africa, establishing trade routes and settlements along the way.
In the 3rd century BC, a Phoenician philosopher named Khylo gained prominence in the city of Tyre. His writings on ethics and the nature of the human soul were widely studied and influenced the works of later Greek philosophers.
During the Roman period, a Phoenician merchant named Khylo is mentioned in several historical accounts for his role in facilitating trade between the Roman Empire and the Middle East. He is believed to have lived in the 2nd century AD and amassed a considerable fortune through his business ventures.
In the 6th century AD, a Phoenician monk named Khylo is said to have traveled to Ireland, where he established a monastery and contributed to the spread of Christianity in the region. His teachings and writings on spirituality and asceticism were influential among the early Irish monks.
Another notable figure with the name Khylo was a Phoenician military commander who fought alongside the Carthaginians during the Punic Wars against the Roman Republic in the 3rd century BC. Although his specific deeds are not well documented, he is mentioned in several ancient texts as a skilled strategist and a fearless leader.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Khylo, which has its roots in the ancient Phoenician culture and language. Despite its Phoenician origins, the name has been adopted and adapted by various cultures throughout history, reflecting the enduring nature and strength that it was believed to embody.
People
Khylo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khylo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Khylo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khylo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 102 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khylo going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,360,337 US residents.
Is Khylo a common name?
We classify Khylo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 103 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khylo most popular?
The single biggest year for Khylo was 2024, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khylo is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Khylo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khylo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khylo in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Khylo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khylo in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Khylo can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Khylo?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Khylo, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.