Miles
boy name#44 in 2025Miles entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #37 in 2024, ranks #44 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1880–2025
#44
rank today
#37
peak (2024)
6,072
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #259 |
| 1890s | #265 |
| 1900s | #324 |
| 1910s | #383 |
| 1920s | #392 |
| 1930s | #441 |
| 1940s | #453 |
| 1950s | #409 |
| 1960s | #472 |
| 1970s | #545 |
| 1980s | #370 |
| 1990s | #285 |
| 2000s | #212 |
| 2010s | #108 |
| 2020s | #49 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Miles has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 112,000 people named Miles are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Miles is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Miles in 2025?
- Miles ranks #44 among US boy names in 2025, with 6,072 babies given the name.
- When was the name Miles most popular?
- Miles peaked in 2024, reaching #37 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Miles with classmates?
- Miles will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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