Niles
boy name#2480 in 2025Niles entered the US charts in 1897, peaked at #888 in 1942, ranks #2480 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1897–2025
#2480
rank today
#888
peak (1942)
54
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1057 |
| 1900s | #1310 |
| 1910s | #1462 |
| 1920s | #1417 |
| 1930s | #1212 |
| 1940s | #1033 |
| 1950s | #1223 |
| 1960s | #1554 |
| 1970s | #1664 |
| 1980s | #1564 |
| 1990s | #1688 |
| 2000s | #2525 |
| 2010s | #2625 |
| 2020s | #2448 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Niles has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 3,300 people named Niles are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Niles alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Niles in 2025?
- Niles ranks #2480 among US boy names in 2025, with 54 babies given the name.
- When was the name Niles most popular?
- Niles peaked in 1942, reaching #888 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Niles with classmates?
- Niles will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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