Meaning and history
Myles is an English spelling variant of Miles, a name introduced to England by the Normans from the Germanic Milo. Its exact meaning is uncertain, though it may be related to a Slavic element meaning gracious or dear and was later associated with the Latin word for soldier. Notable bearers include Mayflower military officer Myles Standish and American football player Myles Garrett.
20062006: 1,051 births, rank #311
2007: 1,139 births, rank #299
2008: 1,309 births, rank #265
2009: 1,304 births, rank #265
2010: 1,356 births, rank #254
20112011: 1,509 births, rank #237
2012: 1,620 births, rank #221
2013: 1,638 births, rank #224
2014: 1,670 births, rank #226
2015: 1,748 births, rank #223
20162016: 1,699 births, rank #229
2017: 1,811 births, rank #212
2018: 2,103 births, rank #193
2019: 2,656 births, rank #143
2020: 2,963 births, rank #124
20212021: 3,167 births, rank #119
2022: 3,359 births, rank #112
2023: 3,411 births, rank #107
2024: 3,564 births, rank #99
20252025: 3,511 births, rank #100
Myles has risen sharply in the modern US rankings, moving from #290 in 2000 to #100 in 2025. It now stands at #100 for boys. Its highest annual birth count came in 2024, with 3,564 births.