Myles Boy

Popularity: #98 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationMYLES / /maɪlz/

English; Irish; Latin

Meaning

English: servant; Irish: soldier; Latin: merciful

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Myles is derived from the Latin name 'Milo', which means merciful. It has been used in various cultures, including English and Irish, where it has different meanings. Myles has been popular in English-speaking countries and has historical roots in medieval times. The name has also been associated with several saints, contributing to its enduring appeal.

Trend Summary

Myles has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Miles

International Variants

  • Milo (Spanish); Míles (Irish)

Famous people named Myles

Myles Munroe was a Bahamian pastor, author, and motivational speaker known for his teachings on leadership and personal development.

Myles Garrett is an American football player who plays as a defensive end for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL.

Myles Kennedy is an American musician and lead vocalist of the rock band Alter Bridge.

Myles Standish was an English military officer who played a prominent role in the early colonial history of America.

Fictional characters named Myles

Myles is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his quirky personality.

Myles is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II', serving as a supporting character in the storyline.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Myles was first seen in the United States in 1887. Myles has ranked as high as #156 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Ohio, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Myles has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Myles (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 273
8%
CA 252
7%
OH 238
7%
FL 187
6%
NY 177
5%
MI 150
4%
PA 145
4%
NC 121
4%
IN 100
3%
IL 99
3%
WI 90
3%
MN 90
3%
VA 89
3%
GA 87
3%
MO 87
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188711
18887
18906
189110
18937
18958
18967
189814
190013
19018
19029
19035
19047
19059
190610
19075
19087
190914
191020
191115
191230
191331
191453
191559
191652
191765
191880
191960
192071
192195
192279
192367
192493
192579
192667
192768
192881
192972
193070
193170
193259
193365
193466
193557
193671
193775
193875
193961
194066
194161
194279
194379
194474
194564
194680
1947100
1948112
1949113
1950110
1951116
1952122
1953109
1954105
1955129
1956121
1957110
1958100
1959118
1960116
1961116
1962115
1963120
1964112
1965101
196683
196789
196885
196980
197088
1971103
197287
197392
197475
197593
197695
1977120
1978105
1979112
1980112
1981140
1982153
1983162
1984162
1985213
1986382
1987411
1988385
1989407
1990521
1991529
1992585
1993860
1994712
1995638
1996652
1997752
1998931
1999916
20001,044
20011,003
2002970
20031,128
20041,075
20051,064
20061,051
20071,139
20081,309
20091,304
20101,356
20111,509
20121,620
20131,638
20141,669
20151,745
20161,699
20171,811
20182,102
20192,654
20202,960
20213,164
20223,356
20233,409
20243,551