Rylo
A name meaning "wood" or "forest" of uncertain origin.
Name Census estimates that about 537 living Americans carry the first name Rylo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rylo today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rylo births was 2024 (145 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rylo. 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 Rylo with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
537
~ 1 in 638,276 Americans
Peak year
2024
145 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,327
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Rylo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rylo 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 501 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
Rylo 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 Rylo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rylos live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. Texas, Florida, California recorded the most babies named Rylo, while Michigan, Kentucky, Iowa recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rylo
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.
People
Rylo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rylo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rylo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rylo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 537 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rylo 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 638,276 US residents.
Is Rylo a common name?
We classify Rylo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 540 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rylo most popular?
The single biggest year for Rylo was 2024, when 145 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rylo 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 Rylo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rylo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rylo 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 Rylo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rylo 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 Rylo 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 Rylo as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.