Shiloh Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Shiloh is a Hebrew name that means 'peace' or 'tranquil'. It originates from biblical references as a significant location in ancient Israel. The name has evolved from its Hebrew form to its modern usage. It is associated with positive traits of peace and calmness. In biblical relevance, it signifies a sacred site. The name has gained popularity in the 19th century and continues to be favored today.

The name Shiloh is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shiloh has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shiloh' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1575th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1725th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1370th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 629th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1919th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1856th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1016th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 456th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shiloh' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shiloh"

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Pronunciation

/ˈʃaɪloʊ/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

The name Shiloh is derived from the Hebrew word 'שִׁילוֹ' (Shiloh), which means 'peace' or 'tranquil'. In the Bible, it refers to a place where the Ark of the Covenant was kept.

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Meaning

peace, tranquil

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Language Evolution

Shiloh (Hebrew), Shiloh (Anglicized)

Biblical Background

Shiloh is mentioned in the Bible as a significant religious site in ancient Israel, serving as a place of worship and the resting place of the Ark of the Covenant before it was moved to Jerusalem.

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly among those with biblical connections or interests, and has since been used in various cultural contexts.

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Variants & Derivatives

Shilo, Shyloh

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Shiloh is perceived as a unique and meaningful name, often associated with peace and tranquility, and has gained some popularity in modern naming trends.

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Famous People

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, Shiloh Fernandez

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shiloh"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Shiloh"

"Shiloh" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1575th of 10718 493
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1725th of 16616 695
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 1370th of 24088 1,727
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 629th of 23106 5,268
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1919th of 19264 742
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1856th of 27321 1,104
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1016th of 35406 3,785
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 456th of 30306 8,372

Regional Popularity of "Shiloh" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
53.22%
1563rd/2937
- 51.45%
1810th/3518
26.38%
1067th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
61.30%
2259th/3685
- 41.30%
2145th/5194
27.77%
1754th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
41.29%
1892nd/4582
26.68%
1378th/5164
19.32%
1413th/7313
18.14%
1354th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
17.57%
700th/3984
13.80%
619th/4487
8.34%
569th/6822
10.72%
673rd/6276

Regional Popularity of "Shiloh" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
60.64%
1781st/2937
100.00%
3483rd/3483
61.68%
2170th/3518
34.40%
1391st/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
57.88%
2133rd/3685
85.79%
3839th/4475
38.85%
2018th/5194
26.72%
1688th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
22.63%
1037th/4582
22.06%
1139th/5164
12.92%
945th/7313
14.38%
1073rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
12.30%
490th/3984
12.64%
567th/4487
5.67%
387th/6822
7.82%
491st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Shiloh"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Shiloh" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.