Jiles
Every Jiles since 1892 — 639 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jiles
Jiles is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,272 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1892, 639 American babies have been named Jiles. Its peak came in 1923, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jiles stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jiles year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,272 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,291 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,223 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,095 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,417 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,413 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,176 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,340 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,179 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13,023 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,253 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,240 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13,195 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,377 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,972 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,291 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,840 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,511 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,769 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,915 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 11 | #2,494 |
| 1950 | 11 | #2,377 |
| 1945 | 5 | #3,542 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,402 |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,086 |
| 1930 | 6 | #3,799 |
| 1925 | 11 | #2,671 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,079 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,225 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | 8 | #965 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jiles in 2025?
Jiles ranked #9,272 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jiles?
639 babies have been named Jiles in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jiles most popular?
Jiles peaked in 1923, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Jiles a boy or girl name?
Jiles is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jiles rising or falling?
Jiles is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.