Giles
boy name#6803 in 2025Giles entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #360 in 1881, ranks #6803 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#6803
rank today
#360
peak (1881)
12
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #474 |
| 1890s | #713 |
| 1900s | #824 |
| 1910s | #750 |
| 1920s | #809 |
| 1930s | #813 |
| 1940s | #984 |
| 1950s | #1067 |
| 1960s | #1356 |
| 1970s | #1766 |
| 1980s | #2218 |
| 1990s | #3080 |
| 2000s | #4245 |
| 2010s | #4790 |
| 2020s | #6040 |
Living bearers
About 2,200 people named Giles are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Giles alive today was born around 1946, making them about 79 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Giles in 2025?
- Giles ranks #6803 among US boy names in 2025, with 12 babies given the name.
- When was the name Giles most popular?
- Giles peaked in 1881, reaching #360 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Giles with classmates?
- Giles will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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