Xylo
Every Xylo since 2018 — 300 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Xylo
Xylo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,903 in 2025 with 83 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2018, 300 American babies have been named Xylo — about 84% boys and 16% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 83 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 Xylo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Xylo 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 |
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| 2025 | — | — | 83 | #1,903 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,923 | 53 | #2,554 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,582 | 48 | #2,735 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,353 | 20 | #5,008 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,616 | 27 | #4,004 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #8,030 |
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| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,596 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Xylo in 2025?
Xylo ranked #1,903 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 83 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Xylo?
300 babies have been named Xylo in the United States since 2018, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Xylo most popular?
Xylo peaked in 2025, when 83 newborns received the name.
Is Xylo a boy or girl name?
Xylo is used for both: about 16% of babies named Xylo have been girls and 84% boys.
Is the name Xylo rising or falling?
Xylo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.