Myles
How to say it: MYLZ · /ˈmaɪlz/
Variant of Miles, from the Germanic name Milo, early associated with Latin 'miles' meaning 'soldier'. source 1
Myles was the 16th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 3,511 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 75% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #7 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #16 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 3,511 |
| Share of births | 1 in 345 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +75% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #7 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,110 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Right now marks the best period yet for Myles in the 2020s. It rests at #16 with more rise expected over the next few years.
What goes with it
One smooth syllable blends soft and breathy sounds. Owen shares its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Myles is about 1 in 15.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish.
In France: #1,110 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #67. Ireland: #114.
Famous people named Myles
- Myles Lewis-Skelly (born 2006)English footballer
- Myles Kennedy (born 1969)American singer and guitarist
- Myles Amine (born 1996)Sammarinese-American wrestler
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