Miles Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMYLES / /maɪlz/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: soldier; English: merciful
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Miles has Latin roots, derived from the word 'miles,' meaning soldier. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages. The name has been associated with various saints and historical figures, contributing to its enduring appeal.
Trend Summary
Miles has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Myles
- Mile
International Variants
- Milo (Italian)
- Miloš (Slavic)
- Míles (Spanish)
Famous people named Miles
Miles Davis was an influential American jazz trumpeter and composer known for his innovative contributions to music.
Miles Teller is an American actor recognized for his roles in films such as 'Whiplash' and 'The Spectacular Now.'.
Miles O'Brien is an American journalist and television correspondent known for his work with CNN.
Miles Franklin was an Australian author and feminist known for her novel 'My Brilliant Career.'.
Fictional characters named Miles
Miles Morales is a character from Marvel Comics who takes on the mantle of Spider-Man in an alternate universe.
Miles 'Tails' Prower is a character from the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' franchise, known for being Sonic's sidekick.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Miles was first seen in the United States in 1880. Miles has ranked as high as #54 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Miles has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Miles (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 695 | |
TX | 553 | |
NY | 336 | |
FL | 334 | |
PA | 298 | |
OH | 252 | |
NC | 221 | |
IL | 208 | |
WA | 204 | |
GA | 200 | |
MI | 186 | |
VA | 175 | |
TN | 163 | |
UT | 163 | |
MA | 161 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 54 |
1881 | 40 |
1882 | 44 |
1883 | 42 |
1884 | 39 |
1885 | 52 |
1886 | 36 |
1887 | 35 |
1888 | 43 |
1889 | 33 |
1890 | 47 |
1891 | 44 |
1892 | 47 |
1893 | 35 |
1894 | 56 |
1895 | 33 |
1896 | 42 |
1897 | 44 |
1898 | 59 |
1899 | 36 |
1900 | 55 |
1901 | 37 |
1902 | 45 |
1903 | 44 |
1904 | 45 |
1905 | 36 |
1906 | 24 |
1907 | 41 |
1908 | 44 |
1909 | 42 |
1910 | 53 |
1911 | 50 |
1912 | 93 |
1913 | 119 |
1914 | 127 |
1915 | 186 |
1916 | 217 |
1917 | 232 |
1918 | 245 |
1919 | 261 |
1920 | 231 |
1921 | 233 |
1922 | 295 |
1923 | 239 |
1924 | 233 |
1925 | 244 |
1926 | 242 |
1927 | 215 |
1928 | 220 |
1929 | 185 |
1930 | 165 |
1931 | 169 |
1932 | 197 |
1933 | 157 |
1934 | 154 |
1935 | 161 |
1936 | 179 |
1937 | 147 |
1938 | 163 |
1939 | 166 |
1940 | 150 |
1941 | 160 |
1942 | 175 |
1943 | 154 |
1944 | 156 |
1945 | 163 |
1946 | 202 |
1947 | 272 |
1948 | 276 |
1949 | 286 |
1950 | 326 |
1951 | 300 |
1952 | 307 |
1953 | 293 |
1954 | 353 |
1955 | 318 |
1956 | 321 |
1957 | 309 |
1958 | 327 |
1959 | 320 |
1960 | 331 |
1961 | 323 |
1962 | 386 |
1963 | 331 |
1964 | 317 |
1965 | 291 |
1966 | 215 |
1967 | 202 |
1968 | 211 |
1969 | 226 |
1970 | 231 |
1971 | 205 |
1972 | 204 |
1973 | 206 |
1974 | 206 |
1975 | 227 |
1976 | 196 |
1977 | 227 |
1978 | 232 |
1979 | 308 |
1980 | 298 |
1981 | 300 |
1982 | 405 |
1983 | 348 |
1984 | 409 |
1985 | 456 |
1986 | 777 |
1987 | 835 |
1988 | 887 |
1989 | 957 |
1990 | 993 |
1991 | 982 |
1992 | 1,018 |
1993 | 1,073 |
1994 | 948 |
1995 | 795 |
1996 | 829 |
1997 | 943 |
1998 | 1,181 |
1999 | 1,053 |
2000 | 1,305 |
2001 | 1,384 |
2002 | 1,416 |
2003 | 1,511 |
2004 | 1,581 |
2005 | 1,755 |
2006 | 1,938 |
2007 | 2,133 |
2008 | 2,360 |
2009 | 2,402 |
2010 | 2,870 |
2011 | 3,359 |
2012 | 3,269 |
2013 | 3,415 |
2014 | 3,690 |
2015 | 3,740 |
2016 | 3,743 |
2017 | 3,631 |
2018 | 3,992 |
2019 | 4,889 |
2020 | 5,300 |
2021 | 5,727 |
2022 | 5,568 |
2023 | 6,581 |
2024 | 6,611 |