Niles Boy
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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
PA | 6 | |
CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1897 | 5 |
1900 | 5 |
1910 | 6 |
1912 | 7 |
1913 | 23 |
1914 | 15 |
1915 | 16 |
1916 | 26 |
1917 | 38 |
1918 | 29 |
1919 | 23 |
1920 | 27 |
1921 | 31 |
1922 | 24 |
1923 | 25 |
1924 | 24 |
1925 | 25 |
1926 | 22 |
1927 | 27 |
1928 | 35 |
1929 | 42 |
1930 | 29 |
1931 | 43 |
1932 | 29 |
1933 | 30 |
1934 | 30 |
1935 | 27 |
1936 | 26 |
1937 | 33 |
1938 | 33 |
1939 | 28 |
1940 | 35 |
1941 | 35 |
1942 | 55 |
1943 | 46 |
1944 | 44 |
1945 | 36 |
1946 | 37 |
1947 | 44 |
1948 | 55 |
1949 | 47 |
1950 | 57 |
1951 | 45 |
1952 | 44 |
1953 | 42 |
1954 | 32 |
1955 | 42 |
1956 | 38 |
1957 | 30 |
1958 | 31 |
1959 | 29 |
1960 | 35 |
1961 | 34 |
1962 | 31 |
1963 | 28 |
1964 | 29 |
1965 | 28 |
1966 | 22 |
1967 | 21 |
1968 | 14 |
1969 | 30 |
1970 | 21 |
1971 | 24 |
1972 | 18 |
1973 | 35 |
1974 | 38 |
1975 | 45 |
1976 | 33 |
1977 | 23 |
1978 | 38 |
1979 | 42 |
1980 | 37 |
1981 | 38 |
1982 | 33 |
1983 | 48 |
1984 | 31 |
1985 | 45 |
1986 | 46 |
1987 | 47 |
1988 | 45 |
1989 | 53 |
1990 | 45 |
1991 | 48 |
1992 | 43 |
1993 | 42 |
1994 | 57 |
1995 | 70 |
1996 | 49 |
1997 | 56 |
1998 | 80 |
1999 | 68 |
2000 | 64 |
2001 | 54 |
2002 | 41 |
2003 | 41 |
2004 | 43 |
2005 | 36 |
2006 | 38 |
2007 | 50 |
2008 | 37 |
2009 | 47 |
2010 | 29 |
2011 | 41 |
2012 | 45 |
2013 | 39 |
2014 | 53 |
2015 | 49 |
2016 | 54 |
2017 | 65 |
2018 | 49 |
2019 | 64 |
2020 | 70 |
2021 | 64 |
2022 | 59 |
2023 | 53 |
2024 | 38 |