Nyles
Every Nyles since 1929 — 934 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nyles
Nyles is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,347 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1929, 934 American babies have been named Nyles. Its peak came in 2021, when 38 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 Nyles stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nyles year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,347 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3,374 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4,303 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,669 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,159 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4,238 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,868 |
| 2018 | 36 | #3,217 |
| 2017 | 32 | #3,496 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,066 |
| 2015 | 26 | #4,047 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,656 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,153 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,349 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,604 |
| 2010 | 19 | #4,983 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,549 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,422 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,366 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,242 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,969 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,410 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,229 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,637 |
| 2001 | 28 | #3,203 |
| 2000 | 23 | #3,610 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,403 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,341 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,285 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,194 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,739 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,438 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,393 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nyles in 2025?
Nyles ranked #4,347 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nyles?
934 babies have been named Nyles in the United States since 1929, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nyles most popular?
Nyles peaked in 2021, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Nyles a boy or girl name?
Nyles is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nyles rising or falling?
Nyles is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.