Myles

Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
61,278 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2024 Peak Popularity Year
3,565 Peak Births

Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Myles has its origins in Latin, specifically derived from 'Milo', which means gentle or peaceful. It has evolved through various historical forms including Milo and Milos, and is commonly used in English-speaking countries today. Myles is associated with positive traits like gentleness and creativity, and while it has no biblical roots, it has a rich historical usage since the medieval period.

Etymology & Cultural Background

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Pronunciation

/maɪlz/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Myles is derived from the Latin name 'Milo', which is thought to originate from the Germanic root 'mild', meaning 'gentle' or 'peaceful'.

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Meaning

gentle, peaceful

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Language Evolution

Milo (Latin), Milos (Old French), Myles (Middle English)

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Historical Usage

Myles gained popularity in medieval England, particularly after the Norman Conquest, and has remained in use since then.

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Variants & Derivatives

Miles, Milo, Myles

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Myles is considered a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.

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Famous People

Myles Garrett, American football player, Myles Kennedy, musician and singer, Myles Standish, military officer in colonial America

📊 Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Rising
25-Year Trend: Consistently Rising
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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Key Insights

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 3,565 peak births in 2024

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in New Hampshire

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History

Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 783rd of 7545 1,158
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 757th of 6773 1,245
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 694th of 7552 2,124
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 835th of 10718 1,520
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 453rd of 16616 6,912
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 288th of 24088 18,171
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 155th of 23106 29,758
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 18891st of 27321 21
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 14193rd of 35406 86
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 7002nd of 30306 200

Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
44.00%
623rd/1416
33.36%
460th/1379
75.44%
1785th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
46.05%
712th/1546
27.12%
422nd/1556
69.95%
1646th/2353
68.97%
1067th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
31.66%
705th/2227
20.12%
489th/2430
39.61%
1130th/2853
22.45%
623rd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
30.37%
892nd/2937
21.02%
732nd/3483
37.04%
1303rd/3518
19.36%
783rd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
11.26%
415th/3685
8.49%
380th/4475
9.93%
516th/5194
6.87%
434th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
5.54%
254th/4582
4.57%
236th/5164
3.86%
282nd/7313
4.54%
339th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
2.96%
118th/3984
3.10%
139th/4487
2.59%
177th/6822
3.38%
212th/6276

Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 100.00%
7313th/7313
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity

This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States

This name shows strongest popularity in New Hampshire across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 783rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 757th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 694th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 835th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 453rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 288th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 155th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18891st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14193rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7002nd out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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