Gilles
boy nameGilles entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #2030 in 1946, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1923–2025
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rank today
#2030
peak (1946)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3104 |
| 1930s | #3145 |
| 1940s | #2762 |
| 1950s | #2780 |
| 1960s | #3329 |
| 1970s | #5102 |
| 1980s | #6622 |
| 2000s | #9243 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Gilles are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gilles alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gilles in 2025?
- Gilles is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gilles most popular?
- Gilles peaked in 1946, reaching #2030 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gilles with classmates?
- Gilles will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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