How Many People Are Named Nilo?
Complete statistics for the name Nilo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nilo is a name with roots tied to the Nile River, carrying a sense of flowing strength and ancient grandeur. There are roughly 316 people living in the US with this name today, meaning about 1 in 1,043,078 Americans share it. It's clearly on the rise, hitting a peak of 31 births in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, curiosity, and a love of change. It's associated with adaptable, energetic individuals who thrive on variety and new experiences.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 375 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nilo Through the Generations
Looking at the generational breakdown, it's clear that Nilo is a name gaining real momentum in recent years. Of the 375 total births ever recorded in the US, a striking 232 individuals are under 30, which accounts for about 62% of all living bearers. That's a genuinely modern skew you don't see with most names. Only 69 people named Nilo fall in the 30-to-60 age range, and 74 are over 60, suggesting there was a small pocket of early usage that faded before this recent surge. The average age of a person named Nilo in the US sits at just 30, reinforcing how young this name's population really is. Globally, the picture is much bigger, with Nilo ranked #7,815 worldwide and about 133,285 living bearers, most of them concentrated in the Philippines. That international presence likely fuels its growing popularity stateside. With 2024 marking the all-time peak at 31 births, this name doesn't show any signs of slowing down.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nilo's Spanish/Portuguese roots
📄 About the Name Nilo
How Many People Have the Name Nilo?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 461 people in the United States currently share the name Nilo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 718,979 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nilo a Common or Rare Name?
Nilo is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Nilo Mean?
Nilo means "Of the Nile River" and comes from Spanish/Portuguese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nilo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Nilo Most Popular?
The name Nilo reached peak popularity in 2024, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Nilo?
Approximately 461 people named Nilo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 461. That works out to roughly 1 in 718,979 Americans.
Is Nilo a rare name?
Nilo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 718,979 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nilo mean?
Nilo means "Of the Nile River" and comes from Spanish/Portuguese origins.
Is Nilo more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nilo are male and 0% are female.
When was Nilo most popular?
Nilo peaked in 2024 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.