Kailo
Every Kailo since 2010 — 600 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kailo
Kailo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,953 in 2025 with 79 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2010, 600 American babies have been named Kailo. Its peak came in 2022, when 99 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kailo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kailo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 79 | #1,953 |
| 2024 | — | — | 64 | #2,246 |
| 2023 | — | — | 90 | #1,792 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,441 | 94 | #1,766 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,308 | 85 | #1,828 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,239 | 72 | #1,987 |
| 2019 | — | — | 34 | #3,393 |
| 2018 | — | — | 23 | #4,424 |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #7,861 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #5,917 |
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| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #13,050 |
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| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #11,554 |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #11,461 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kailo in 2025?
Kailo ranked #1,953 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 79 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kailo?
600 babies have been named Kailo in the United States since 2010, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kailo most popular?
Kailo peaked in 2022, when 99 newborns received the name.
Is Kailo a boy or girl name?
Kailo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kailo rising or falling?
Kailo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.