Kylo (given name)
| Pronunciation | English: /kaɪloʊ/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Primarily male |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | literary, created name |
Kylo is a primarily masculine name usually given in reference to the Star Wars character Kylo Ren. Usage of the name has increased in the United States and United Kingdom and elsewhere. According to some sources, parents might have found the sound of the name attractive and find the character appealing despite his villainy.[1][2][3][4]
Usage[edit]
The name first appeared among the 1,000 most common names for newborn boys in the United States in 2016. In 2022, the year it was most popular, there were 707 newborn American boys given the name and the name was ranked in 435th position on the popularity chart. Fifteen newborn American girls were given the name in 2022.[5]
People[edit]
- Kylo-Patrick Hart, a department chair at the Texas Christian University
- Kylo Jones, a player for the Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team
- Kylo Evergreen Maris, the son of Bill Maris
- Kylo Turner, a former singer for the Pilgrim Travelers
Fictional characters[edit]
- Prince Kylo, a character in the Doctor Who universe
- Kylo Ren, the main antagonist of the sequel trilogy of the Star Wars universe
References[edit]
- ^ "Baby names: Dua Lipa and Kylo Ren inspire parents' choices". BBC News. 26 August 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
- ^ Pearce, Matt (12 May 2017). "A lot of parents are naming their babies Kylo after the new bad guy in 'Star Wars'". Retrieved 5 June 2022.
- ^ Rahman, Hanifah (4 May 2022). "Anakin, Thanos, And 18 Other Fictional Characters Parents Couldn't Resist Naming Their Babies After". buzzfeed.com. Buzzfeed. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
- ^ Sandel, Abby (24 May 2017). "Kylo: Baby Name of the Day". appellation.net. Appellation Mountain(blog). Retrieved 5 June 2022.
- ^ "Change in Popularity from 2021 to 2022". ssa.gov. United States Social Security Administration. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
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