How Many People Are Named Miles?

117,096

people in the United States are named Miles

1 in 2,860 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#616

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0350%

Of US population

Peak Year

2024

6,632 births

Trend

Rising

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: MIELZ, MIE-əlz
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From the Germanic name Milo, introduced by the Normans to England in the form Miles. The meaning is not known for certain. It is possibly connected to the Slavic name element milu meaning "gracious". From an early date it was associated with Latin miles "soldier".

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.3%
Male
99.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 22.3 years old

Young (<30) 90,201
77%
Adult (30–60) 13,496
11.5%
Senior (>60) 13,399
11.4%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 13,590
Texas 7,637
New York 6,322
Illinois 5,058
Pennsylvania 4,891
Ohio 4,350
Florida 4,281
North Carolina 3,765
Michigan 3,758
Georgia 3,345

💡 Fun Facts About "Miles"

  • 6,632 babies were named Miles in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2024
  • Currently rising in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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