Miles Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Miles is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Miles?
Miles is spelled M-I-L-E-S. The name has 5 letters.
Miles at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from the Latin word “miles” meaning “soldier.”
- Origin
- The name Miles is commonly associated with the Latin word for soldier, suggesting a connection to Roman language or culture.
- Pronunciation
- MYLZ · 1 syllable
Miles Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,885
Recorded Births13
Rank#44
Recorded Births6,072
- Girls usage fell 2,086 places to #7,885 and recorded 8 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 7 places to #44 and recorded 562 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Miles Mean?
Derived from the Latin word “miles” meaning “soldier.”
Origin: The name Miles is commonly associated with the Latin word for soldier, suggesting a connection to Roman language or culture.
How Do You Pronounce Miles?
PronunciationMYLZ
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Miles?
- History
- The name Miles has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since at least the medieval period, where it was often linked to knights or warriors.
Miles Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 13 | #7,885 |
| 2025 | Boys | 6,072 | #44 |
| 2024 | Girls | 21 | #5,799 |
| 2024 | Boys | 6,634 | #37 |
| 2023 | Girls | 23 | #5,390 |
| 2023 | Boys | 6,589 | #43 |
| 2022 | Girls | 19 | #6,229 |
| 2022 | Boys | 5,574 | #56 |
| 2021 | Girls | 17 | #6,691 |
| 2021 | Boys | 5,730 | #55 |
| 2020 | Girls | 8 | #11,090 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5,300 | #59 |
| 2019 | Girls | 16 | #7,025 |
| 2019 | Boys | 4,889 | #75 |
| 2018 | Girls | 21 | #5,785 |
| 2018 | Boys | 3,994 | #98 |
| 2017 | Girls | 14 | #7,840 |
| 2017 | Boys | 3,631 | #110 |
| 2016 | Girls | 11 | #9,411 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,743 | #105 |
| 2015 | Girls | 12 | #8,931 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,740 | #107 |
| 2014 | Girls | 19 | #6,451 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,691 | #108 |
When Was Miles Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
6,634 recorded births
National rank #37
2023 · Boys
6,589 recorded births
National rank #43
2025 · Boys
6,072 recorded births
National rank #44
2021 · Boys
5,730 recorded births
National rank #55
Where Miles Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| UT | #11 | 156 |
| MT | #12 | 37 |
| NE | #13 | 62 |
| IA | #17 | 85 |
| WA | #20 | 194 |
| CO | #20 | 161 |
| NH | #20 | 43 |
| ME | #20 | 34 |