Nilo
Every Nilo since 1917 — 404 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nilo
Nilo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,821 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 404 American babies have been named Nilo. Its peak came in 2024, when 31 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 Nilo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nilo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3,821 |
| 2024 | 31 | #3,666 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,965 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,536 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,592 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,629 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,679 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,476 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,686 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,253 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,517 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,945 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,835 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,453 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,346 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,873 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,678 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,169 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,811 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,098 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,978 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,276 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,537 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,708 |
| 1920 | 5 | #4,771 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Nilo
- Nilo Peçanha Politician · 1867–1924
- Nilo Murtinho Braga Soccer player · 1903–1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nilo in 2025?
Nilo ranked #3,821 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nilo?
404 babies have been named Nilo in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nilo most popular?
Nilo peaked in 2024, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Nilo a boy or girl name?
Nilo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nilo rising or falling?
Nilo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nilo?
Well-known people named Nilo include Nilo Peçanha (politician), Nilo Murtinho Braga (soccer player).