Niles Boy

Popularity: #886 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationNYLES / /naɪlz/

English; Irish

Meaning

English: son of the champion; Irish: from the island

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Niles is derived from the English surname, which itself comes from the Old French name 'Niel'. In Irish, it is associated with the Gaelic name 'Niall', meaning 'champion'. The name has been used in various cultures, often linked to nobility and strength.

Trend Summary

The name Niles has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Nyle

International Variants

  • Niall (Irish)
  • Nilesh (Indian)

Famous people named Niles

Niles Bohr was a Danish physicist known for his foundational contributions to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory.

Niles Crane is a fictional character from the television show 'Frasier', known for his sophisticated and neurotic personality.

Niles Rogers is a prominent American musician and record producer, recognized for his work with the band Chic.

Niles H. Bohr was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922 for his research on the structure of atoms.

Fictional characters named Niles

Niles Crane is a character from the TV series 'Frasier', serving as the brother of the main character, Frasier.

Niles is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild', known for his role in the game's storyline.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Niles was first seen in the United States in 1897. Niles has ranked as high as #1185 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Niles has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Niles (2023)

StateBirthsShare
PA 6
55%
CA 5
45%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18975
19005
19106
19127
191323
191415
191516
191626
191738
191829
191923
192027
192131
192224
192325
192424
192525
192622
192727
192835
192942
193029
193143
193229
193330
193430
193527
193626
193733
193833
193928
194035
194135
194255
194346
194444
194536
194637
194744
194855
194947
195057
195145
195244
195342
195432
195542
195638
195730
195831
195929
196035
196134
196231
196328
196429
196528
196622
196721
196814
196930
197021
197124
197218
197335
197438
197545
197633
197723
197838
197942
198037
198138
198233
198348
198431
198545
198646
198747
198845
198953
199045
199148
199243
199342
199457
199570
199649
199756
199880
199968
200064
200154
200241
200341
200443
200536
200638
200750
200837
200947
201029
201141
201245
201339
201453
201549
201654
201765
201849
201964
202070
202164
202259
202353
202438