Kylo

“Given in reference to the Star Wars character Kylo Ren” — Pop culture (Star Wars) origin

Boy's name · #400 in the US (2025) · 2020s

Kylo has appeared in US records since 1979 — best rank #374 (2024) · 5,345 babies named Kylo all-time · 1 in 2,100 boys born in 2025.

Around the world: about 1 in 690 boys in New Zealand (2025) · about 1 in 2,000 boys in England & Wales (2025) · about 1 in 2,200 boys in Scotland (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 40 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

In stories & tradition

Kylo Ren — Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens · Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi

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