gender neutral
Myles
soldier, merciful
About Myles
Refined elegance meets approachable charm in this enduring favorite. Myles carries centuries of history while feeling perfectly at home in contemporary society, offering a bridge between past and present. The name's gentle strength makes it suitable for any personality type, from quiet contemplatives to energetic adventurers. Its international recognition ensures pronunciation ease across different languages and cultures, particularly valuable for globally-minded families. Myles exudes sophistication without pretension, making it appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. The name has maintained steady popularity without becoming oversaturated, striking that desirable balance between familiar and distinctive. Parents appreciate how Myles sounds complete and substantial despite its brevity, requiring no nickname while naturally accommodating them if desired. The soft consonants and open vowel create a pleasant auditory experience, making it a name people enjoy saying. For those valuing classic sophistication with modern sensibility, Myles provides an excellent choice that honors tradition while embracing contemporary style.
Popularity of the Name Myles
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | #573 | ||||
| 1888 | #886 | ||||
| 1890 | #963 | ||||
| 1891 | #624 | ||||
| 1893 | #888 | ||||
| 1895 | #845 | ||||
| 1896 | #947 | ||||
| 1898 | #593 | ||||
| 1900 | #720 | ||||
| 1901 | #829 | ||||
| 1902 | #841 | ||||
| 1905 | #897 | ||||
| 1906 | #835 | ||||
| 1909 | #792 | ||||
| 1910 | #668 | ||||
| 1911 | #883 | ||||
| 1912 | #813 | ||||
| 1913 | #891 | ||||
| 1914 | #719 | ||||
| 1915 | #788 | ||||
| 1916 | #880 | ||||
| 1917 | #783 | ||||
| 1918 | #707 | ||||
| 1919 | #857 | ||||
| 1920 | #799 | ||||
| 1921 | #667 | ||||
| 1922 | #746 | ||||
| 1923 | #827 | ||||
| 1924 | #675 | ||||
| 1925 | #737 | ||||
| 1926 | #809 | ||||
| 1927 | #807 | ||||
| 1928 | #706 | ||||
| 1929 | #749 | ||||
| 1930 | #769 | ||||
| 1931 | #738 | ||||
| 1932 | #833 | ||||
| 1933 | #760 | ||||
| 1934 | #760 | ||||
| 1935 | #827 | ||||
| 1936 | #712 | ||||
| 1937 | #696 | ||||
| 1938 | #707 | ||||
| 1939 | #779 | ||||
| 1940 | #766 | ||||
| 1941 | #811 | ||||
| 1942 | #726 | ||||
| 1943 | #730 | ||||
| 1944 | #726 | ||||
| 1945 | #771 | ||||
| 1946 | #736 | ||||
| 1947 | #695 | ||||
| 1948 | #639 | ||||
| 1949 | #643 | ||||
| 1950 | #666 | ||||
| 1951 | #653 | ||||
| 1952 | #635 | ||||
| 1953 | #683 | ||||
| 1954 | #710 | ||||
| 1955 | #649 | ||||
| 1956 | #684 | ||||
| 1957 | #711 | ||||
| 1958 | #738 | ||||
| 1959 | #708 | ||||
| 1960 | #723 | ||||
| 1961 | #712 | ||||
| 1962 | #718 | ||||
| 1963 | #717 | ||||
| 1964 | #726 | #110 | |||
| 1965 | #737 | #121 | |||
| 1966 | #803 | #112 | |||
| 1967 | #776 | #219 | #113 | ||
| 1968 | #807 | #224 | #145 | ||
| 1969 | #859 | #206 | #122 | ||
| 1970 | #858 | #246 | #134 | ||
| 1971 | #794 | #147 | |||
| 1972 | #865 | #208 | #166 | ||
| 1973 | #831 | #151 | |||
| 1974 | #945 | #255 | #137 | ||
| 1975 | #866 | #236 | #159 | ||
| 1976 | #859 | #293 | #149 | ||
| 1977 | #781 | #191 | |||
| 1978 | #838 | #252 | #158 | ||
| 1979 | #823 | #184 | |||
| 1980 | #835 | #200 | |||
| 1981 | #733 | #168 | |||
| 1982 | #705 | #202 | |||
| 1983 | #672 | #273 | #188 | ||
| 1984 | #681 | #308 | #171 | ||
| 1985 | #602 | #176 | |||
| 1986 | #440 | #157 | |||
| 1987 | #434 | #143 | |||
| 1988 | #464 | #327 | #184 | ||
| 1989 | #469 | #346 | #183 | ||
| 1990 | #427 | #293 | #189 | ||
| 1991 | #425 | #192 | #199 | ||
| 1992 | #391 | #282 | #189 | #194 | |
| 1993 | #313 | #284 | #191 | #190 | |
| 1994 | #347 | #226 | #206 | #266 | |
| 1995 | #373 | #324 | #233 | #296 | |
| 1996 | #366 | #197 | #265 | ||
| 1997 | #343 | #167 | #207 | #316 | |
| 1998 | #304 | #161 | #224 | #248 | |
| 1999 | #313 | #180 | #194 | #283 | |
| 2000 | #290 | #186 | #337 | #258 | |
| 2001 | #295 | #168 | #196 | #251 | |
| 2002 | #301 | #190 | #305 | #331 | |
| 2003 | #275 | #224 | #258 | #285 | |
| 2004 | #296 | #187 | #316 | #241 | #267 |
| 2005 | #311 | #211 | #278 | #245 | |
| 2006 | #311 | #216 | #408 | #277 | |
| 2007 | #299 | #228 | #278 | #239 | |
| 2008 | #265 | #219 | #432 | #281 | #236 |
| 2009 | #265 | #238 | #392 | #287 | #236 |
| 2010 | #254 | #224 | #312 | #226 | |
| 2011 | #237 | #214 | #274 | #189 | |
| 2012 | #221 | #206 | #288 | #179 | |
| 2013 | #224 | #185 | #385 | #260 | #169 |
| 2014 | #226 | #186 | #335 | #283 | #165 |
| 2015 | #223 | #193 | #255 | #166 | |
| 2016 | #229 | #210 | #386 | #222 | #181 |
| 2017 | #212 | #171 | #339 | #256 | #194 |
| 2018 | #193 | #145 | #467 | #210 | #150 |
| 2019 | #143 | #123 | #256 | #206 | #108 |
| 2020 | #124 | #99 | #232 | #153 | #85 |
| 2021 | #119 | #95 | #186 | #145 | #83 |
| 2022 | #112 | #94 | #166 | #194 | #83 |
| 2023 | #107 | #90 | #92 | #121 | #63 |
| 2024 | #99 | #81 | #188 | #119 | #60 |
| 2025 | #100 | #62 | #86 | #120 | #51 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Myles
Names Similar to Myles
Nicknames for Myles
- My
- Miles
- M.L.
- Mylo
Famous People Named Myles
| Myles Kennedy | American musician |
| Myles Turner | American basketball player |
| Myles Garrett | American football player |
| Myles Munroe | Bahamian pastor and author |
| Myles Standish | English military officer |
| Myles Weston | English footballer |
| Myles Jeffrey | American actor |
| Myles Goodwyn | Canadian musician |
| Myles MacInnes, also known as Mylo | Scottish electronic musician |
| Myles Powell | American basketball player |
| Myles Jury | American mixed martial artist |
| Myles Anderson | English footballer |
| Myles Jack | American football player |
| Myles Pollard | Australian actor |
| Myles Brennan | American football player |
Characters Named Myles
| Myles na Gopaleen | from Flann O'Brien's novels |
| Myles Standish Cabot | from the comic strip "Sally Forth" |
| Myles Crawford | from James Joyce's novel "Ulysses" |
| Myles Malone | from the TV series "The West Wing" |
| Myles Babbage | from the TV series "Numb3rs" |
| Myles Standish | from the video game "Assassin's Creed III" |
| Myles Dyson | from the movie "Terminator 2 - Judgment Day" |
| Myles Smiley | from the TV series "Skins" |
| Myles Mayhem | from the animated series "M.A.S.K" |
| Myles Hawkins | from the TV series "Alphas" |
| Myles Wilder | from the TV series "Power Rangers Dino Super Charge" |
| Myles Corbett | from the TV series "Heartland" |
| Myles O'Keeffe | from the movie "Outlaw of Gor" |
| Myles Benwick | from Jane Austen's novel "Persuasion" |
| Myles Monaghan | from the TV series "This Life" |
| Myles Barton | from the TV series "Falcon Crest" |
| Myles Morgan | from the TV series "Hollyoaks" |
| Myles Leland III | from the TV series "The Big Valley" |
| Myles Clarkson | from the movie "The Manitou" |
| Myles Breton | from the TV series "The Borgias" |