Jiles
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
631 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1923 Peak Popularity Year
19 Peak Births

Jiles Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Jiles has Old French origins, derived from the Greek 'Aegidius', meaning 'young goat'. It has evolved through several historical forms, reflecting a rich linguistic path. The name carries traditional traits and has no direct biblical relevance. Its popularity rose during the Middle Ages, and it is currently seen as unique and distinctive.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jiles"

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Pronunciation

/dʒaɪlz/

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Origin

Old French

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Etymology

The name Jiles is derived from the Old French name 'Giles', which itself comes from the Greek name 'Aegidius', meaning 'young goat'.

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Meaning

young goat

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Language Evolution

Aegidius (Greek), Gisle (Old High German), Giles (Old French), Jiles (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name Jiles gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages, primarily due to the veneration of St. Giles, a popular saint in medieval Europe.

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Variants & Derivatives

Giles, Gisle, Jiles, Jyla

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Jiles is considered an uncommon but unique name, often viewed as traditional yet distinctive.

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Famous People

Jiles Perry Richardson Jr. (The Big Bopper), American musician, Jiles A. M. C. E. E. N. Smith, American politician

📊 Jiles Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Jiles Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 19 peak births in 1923

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 1 US states, with strongest presence in North Carolina

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jiles"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Jiles"

"Jiles" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2516th of 7545 168
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 2798th of 6773 135
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 3496th of 7552 101
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 6766th of 10718 30
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 7633rd of 16616 65
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 11754th of 24088 60
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 11007th of 23106 61

Regional Popularity of "Jiles" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 96.75%
2289th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Jiles" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Jiles"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Jiles" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Jiles" in the United States

The name Jiles is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jiles has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Jiles' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2516th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2798th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3496th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6766th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7633rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11754th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11007th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Jiles' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Jiles name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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