Miles
From Old French given name Milo, of problematic origin, possibly from an unknown Germanic element, or a short form of Slavic names beginning with mil- "grace, favor".
Every Miles since 1880 — 123,225 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Miles
Miles is a top-50 name for boys in the United States, ranked #44 in 2025 with 6,072 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 123,225 American babies have been named Miles. Its peak came in 2024, when 6,655 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Miles stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Miles year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,191 | 6,072 | #44 |
| 2024 | 21 | #5,909 | 6,634 | #37 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,499 | 6,589 | #43 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,392 | 5,574 | #56 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,887 | 5,730 | #55 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,797 | 5,300 | #59 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,232 | 4,889 | #75 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,940 | 3,994 | #98 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,150 | 3,631 | #110 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,875 | 3,743 | #105 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,333 | 3,740 | #107 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,629 | 3,691 | #108 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,905 | 3,415 | #115 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,996 | 3,269 | #111 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,348 | 3,359 | #115 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,988 | 2,870 | #137 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,296 | 2,402 | #161 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,895 | 2,360 | #167 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,964 | 2,133 | #189 |
| 2006 | — | — | 1,938 | #201 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,012 | 1,755 | #210 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,382 | 1,581 | #221 |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,031 | 1,512 | #228 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,816 | 1,416 | #239 |
| 2001 | — | — | 1,384 | #245 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,720 | 1,305 | #257 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,966 | 795 | #327 |
| 1990 | — | — | 993 | #269 |
| 1985 | — | — | 456 | #397 |
| 1980 | — | — | 298 | #490 |
| 1975 | — | — | 227 | #532 |
| 1970 | — | — | 230 | #532 |
| 1965 | — | — | 291 | #453 |
| 1960 | — | — | 331 | #442 |
| 1955 | — | — | 318 | #412 |
| 1950 | — | — | 326 | #375 |
| 1945 | — | — | 163 | #467 |
| 1940 | — | — | 150 | #472 |
| 1935 | — | — | 161 | #450 |
| 1930 | — | — | 165 | #461 |
| 1925 | — | — | 244 | #383 |
| 1920 | — | — | 231 | #390 |
| 1915 | — | — | 186 | #395 |
| 1910 | — | — | 53 | #350 |
| 1905 | — | — | 36 | #344 |
| 1900 | — | — | 55 | #280 |
| 1895 | — | — | 33 | #324 |
| 1890 | — | — | 47 | #249 |
| 1885 | — | — | 52 | #228 |
| 1880 | — | — | 54 | #217 |
Famous people named Miles
- Miles Davis Musician · 1926–1991
- Miles Joseph Berkeley Biologist · 1803–1889
- Miles Dempsey Military personnel · 1896–1969
- Miles Teller Actor · b. 1987
- Miles Mander Actor · 1888–1946
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Miles mean?
From Old French given name Milo, of problematic origin, possibly from an unknown Germanic element, or a short form of Slavic names beginning with mil- "grace, favor".
How popular is the name Miles in 2025?
Miles ranked #44 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6,072 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Miles?
123,225 babies have been named Miles in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Miles most popular?
Miles peaked in 2024, when 6,655 newborns received the name.
Is Miles a boy or girl name?
Miles is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Miles rising or falling?
Miles is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Miles?
Well-known people named Miles include Miles Davis (musician), Miles Joseph Berkeley (biologist), Miles Dempsey (military personnel).