Kylo means sky or heavenly — possibly from the Greek/Gaelic. Star Wars' Kylo Ren IS one of cinema's most complex villains — Ben Solo's fall to the Dark Side. The name was created for the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Two syllables of the most complex Star-Wars-villain, Ben-Solo's-fall, and the sky-heavenly heritage.
Kylo was created for Star Wars. Kylo Ren IS the sequel trilogy's most complex villain — Ben Solo's fall.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015).
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Today
Kylo remains a beloved choice, ranking #931 in the US. 4,623 babies have been named Kylo since 1979.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Kylo?
2024peak year
Kylo reached its widest reach during the 2020s. In 2024, 869 babies received the name (ranked #373). In the present decade it sits around #931, with about 460 babies given the name annually. Kylo has been trending upward in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 4,623 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Kylo's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — Dark-Side adventure. People named Kylo tend to be sharp, complex, and gifted at being Star Wars' most dramatic fall.
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