Miles
Peaked at #37 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Miles has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Miles — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#3771
in 1927
Current rank
#5889
in 2024
Years tracked
33
1927–2024
Trend
Stable
Miles was already at its most popular for girls in 1927 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #3771), with 8 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #6626 (2014) to #5889 (2024) — a 11% improvement.
As of 2024, Miles ranks #5889 nationally for girls, with 21 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,889 | 21 |
| 2023 | #5,497 | 23 |
| 2022 | #6,386 | 19 |
| 2021 | #6,885 | 17 |
| 2020 | #11,790 | 8 |
| 2019 | #7,231 | 16 |
| 2018 | #5,940 | 21 |
| 2017 | #8,148 | 14 |
Miles — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#37
in 2024
Current rank
#37
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Miles reached its peak popularity for boys in 2024, ranking #37 nationally with 6,611 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #108 (2014) to #37 (2024) — a 66% improvement.
As of 2024, Miles ranks #37 nationally for boys, with 6,611 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #37 | 6,611 |
| 2023 | #43 | 6,581 |
| 2022 | #56 | 5,568 |
| 2021 | #55 | 5,727 |
| 2020 | #59 | 5,300 |
| 2019 | #75 | 4,889 |
| 2018 | #98 | 3,992 |
| 2017 | #110 | 3,631 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Miles most popular?
Miles was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #37 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Miles becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Miles?
At least 117,096 babies have been recorded with the name Miles in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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