Total births
1,853
Unisex name · since 1970
Shilo
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 1,853 babies named Shilo, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4927
- among girls today
- 1,853
- born since 1970
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Shilo is the #4927 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,853 recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shilo has been recorded 1,853 times among girls since 1970, currently ranked #4927 nationally and more common than 72% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- #4927 among girls today
- 1,853 born since 1970
- 1970s peak decade
- 72% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Shilo is currently the #4927 unisex name in America, more common than 72% of girls - 1,853 born since 1970, peaking in the 1970s.
- #4927
- among girls today
- 1,853
- born since 1970
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other girls
Shilo vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4927
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 72% of names given to girls today.
1970s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Shilo was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
89 babies were named Shilo in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
How Shilo compares
1,853 Top 23% higher than 77% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Shilo's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Shilo | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,853 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 89 | 48 | 19,840 |
Shilo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shilo splits its recorded history at 1998: 35% of all births land in the more recent half, 65% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2004 (12 births) -- compare that against the 1978 peak of 89 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shilo at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1978
Current rank
#4,927
Active since
1970
Shilo popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (1978)
- 89
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Shilo popularity over time - boys
1,270 total births recorded since 1970 (Shilo as boys' name)
Shilo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Shilo's strongest decade.
586 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Shilo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
586 births
- 1980s
1980s
385 births
- 1990s
1990s
292 births
- 2000s 222
2000s
222 births
- 2010s 233
2010s
233 births
- 2020s 135
2020s
135 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 586 births (32% of all-time use).
How Shilo compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Shilo's total volume
Shilo vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shilo by state
Where Shilo concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 139 | 7.5% |
| #2 | Utah | | 43 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 28 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Washington | | 28 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Colorado | | 22 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Oregon | | 15 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Oklahoma | | 10 | 0.5% |
California share of Shilo's total US births 7.5%
Even split
139 of 1,853 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Shilo appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shilo? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 1,853 babies named Shilo. Today it holds rank #4927 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 89 births.
When was Shilo most popular? ▼
Shilo was most popular in the 1970s decade with 586 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Shilo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shilo are California (139 births), Utah (43 births), Texas (28 births).
Is Shilo a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Shilo is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,853 births, and as a boy's name it has 1,270 births.
How long has the name Shilo been used? ▼
Shilo has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 56 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Shilo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shirley, Shiloh, Shira, Shirlee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shilo's data
- Shilo's decade-level peak was the 1970s (586 total births); usage has since declined to 135 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shilos (139 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shilo
Nearby Names Like Shilo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shilo
Shirley Girl
#1452 686,383 births
Shiloh Girl
#260 15,117 births
Shira Girl
#2334 5,815 births
Shirlee Girl
#15433 5,709 births
Shirlene Girl
4,856 births
Compare Shilo side by side: Shilo vs Shirley Shilo vs Shiloh Shilo vs Shira
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Shilo
Klarissa #4926
2,877 births · Peak 1998
Ahna #4928
1,171 births · Peak 2014
Alexandrea #4925
8,656 births · Peak 1995
Erynn #4929
1,853 births · Peak 1999
Joely #4924
1,820 births · Peak 1969
Amera #4930
1,123 births · Peak 2008
Radhika #4923
1,128 births · Peak 2000
Kaitlin #4931
57,355 births · Peak 1995
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1970–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shilo: #4927 Unisex Name - 1,853 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shilo. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shilo draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.