Myles Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Myles is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Myles?
Myles is spelled M-Y-L-E-S. The name has 5 letters.
Myles at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The name “Myles” may derive from the Latin word “miles,” meaning “soldier,” or from the Germanic name “Milo.”
- Origin
- The name “Myles” may derive from the Latin word “miles,” meaning “soldier,” or from the Germanic name “Milo.”
- Pronunciation
- MY-ulz · 2 syllables
Myles Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,325
Recorded Births18
Rank#100
Recorded Births3,511
- Girls usage rose 1,269 places to #6,325 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 1 place to #100 and recorded 53 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 Myles Mean?
The name “Myles” may derive from the Latin word “miles,” meaning “soldier,” or from the Germanic name “Milo.”
Origin: The name “Myles” may derive from the Latin word “miles,” meaning “soldier,” or from the Germanic name “Milo.”
How Do You Pronounce Myles?
PronunciationMY-ulz
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Myles?
- History
- The name “Myles” has been used in English-speaking countries and appears in various historical records.
Myles 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 | 18 | #6,325 |
| 2025 | Boys | 3,511 | #100 |
| 2024 | Girls | 14 | #7,594 |
| 2024 | Boys | 3,564 | #99 |
| 2023 | Girls | 29 | #4,655 |
| 2023 | Boys | 3,411 | #107 |
| 2022 | Girls | 21 | #5,793 |
| 2022 | Boys | 3,359 | #112 |
| 2021 | Girls | 19 | #6,174 |
| 2021 | Boys | 3,167 | #119 |
| 2020 | Girls | 21 | #5,667 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,963 | #124 |
| 2019 | Girls | 22 | #5,612 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,656 | #143 |
| 2018 | Girls | 15 | #7,409 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,103 | #193 |
| 2017 | Girls | 11 | #9,341 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,811 | #212 |
| 2016 | Girls | 17 | #6,901 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,699 | #229 |
| 2015 | Girls | 14 | #8,008 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,748 | #223 |
| 2014 | Girls | 9 | #10,955 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,670 | #226 |
When Was Myles 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
3,564 recorded births
National rank #99
2025 · Boys
3,511 recorded births
National rank #100
2023 · Boys
3,411 recorded births
National rank #107
2022 · Boys
3,359 recorded births
National rank #112
Where Myles 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SD | #22 | 27 |
| NE | #31 | 51 |
| ND | #32 | 22 |
| WI | #39 | 110 |
| OH | #46 | 216 |
| IA | #47 | 60 |
| MN | #50 | 96 |
| LA | #50 | 70 |