Miles
Miles is derived from the Latin name 'Miles' meaning 'soldier,' though it may also have Germanic roots from 'mild' meaning 'generous' or 'merciful.' The name has been used in English-speaking countries since medieval times and carries both strength and sophistication.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 5,992. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,359
- 2012: 3,269
- 2013: 3,415
- 2014: 3,691
- 2015: 3,740
- 2016: 3,743
- 2017: 3,631
- 2018: 3,994
- 2019: 4,889
- 2020: 5,300
- 2021: 5,730
- 2022: 5,574
- 2023: 6,589
- 2024: 6,634
- 2025: 6,072
- 2026 (projected): 5,992
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Has a cool, effortless quality that ages well from childhood to adulthood
- •Alternative spelling 'Myles' is also common
- •Strong association with jazz legend Miles Davis gives it artistic credibility
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Famous People
Miles Davis
Legendary jazz trumpeter and composer
Miles Teller
Actor known for 'Whiplash' and 'Top Gun: Maverick'
Miles Morales
Popular Spider-Man character in Marvel Comics
Miles Standish
Military advisor on the Mayflower
Statistics
122,868
Total births since 1880
2024
Peak year
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