Niles
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
4,400 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1998 Peak Popularity Year
80 Peak Births

Niles Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Niles originates from the Old French 'Nicolas', which came from the Greek 'Nikolaos', meaning 'victory of the people'. It evolved through several forms and has been used since the 19th century. The name is associated with traits of intelligence and sophistication, and it does not have any biblical relevance. Notable people with this name include Niles Crane from 'Frasier' and physicist Niles Bohr.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Niles"

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Pronunciation

/naɪlz/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

The name Niles is derived from the Old French name 'Nicolas', which itself comes from the Greek name 'Nikolaos', meaning 'victory of the people'.

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Meaning

victory of the people

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Language Evolution

Nicolas, Nicholas, Niles

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Historical Usage

The name Niles gained popularity in the English-speaking world, particularly in the 19th century, influenced by the prevalence of the name Nicholas.

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Variants & Derivatives

Nicolas, Nicholas, Nick, Cole

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Niles is perceived as a classic and somewhat sophisticated name, often associated with intelligence and charm.

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Famous People

Niles Crane - a character from the TV show 'Frasier', Niles Bohr - a Danish physicist known for his foundational contributions to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory.

📊 Niles Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

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

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✨ Niles Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 80 peak births in 1998

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 18 US states, with strongest presence in California

Historical Span

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

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Generational Impact

Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Niles" - Complete Guide (1 Names)

Discover the ultimate list of homophone names and same pronunciation names that sound identical to "Niles". These names share the same pronunciation but may have different spellings, offering alternative options for parents seeking similar-sounding names. Whether you're looking for American or British pronunciation variations, this comprehensive guide includes 1 carefully curated names that maintain the same phonetic sound.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Niles"

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 of "Niles"

"Niles" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1495th of 7545 388
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1153rd of 6773 636
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1232nd of 7552 730
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1634th of 10718 469
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1643rd of 16616 740
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 2374th of 24088 770
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 2436th of 23106 657

Regional Popularity of "Niles" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
72.32%
1024th/1416
69.25%
955th/1379
- -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
53.82%
832nd/1546
45.31%
705th/1556
- -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
53.44%
1190th/2227
39.26%
954th/2430
- 46.88%
1301st/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
60.98%
1791st/2937
55.90%
1947th/3483
- 50.91%
2059th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
55.28%
2037th/3685
48.18%
2156th/4475
67.60%
3511th/5194
25.25%
1595th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
53.30%
2442nd/4582
45.12%
2330th/5164
50.91%
3723rd/7313
33.03%
2465th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
58.73%
2340th/3984
68.73%
3084th/4487
46.25%
3155th/6822
50.32%
3158th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Niles" by Generation for Female Names

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

State-by-State Popularity of "Niles"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Niles" 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 of "Niles" in the United States

The name Niles is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Niles has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Niles' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1495th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1153rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1232nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1634th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1643rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2374th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2436th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Niles' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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