Miles Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Miles originates from the Latin word 'miles', meaning 'soldier'. It has evolved through various historical forms and has been popular in England since the 12th century, associated with strength and creativity. There is no biblical relevance, but it remains a classic name with notable figures in music and film.
The name Miles is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Miles has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Miles' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 383rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 454th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 425th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 532nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 311th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 195th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 76th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8382nd out of 9107 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13246th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14434th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7186th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Miles' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Miles"
Pronunciation
/maɪlz/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Miles is derived from the Latin word 'miles', meaning 'soldier'. It has been used since the Middle Ages and became popular in England during the Norman Conquest.
Meaning
soldier
Language Evolution
Milesius (Latin), Milus (Old French), Milo (Old German)
Historical Usage
Miles gained popularity in England during the 12th century, particularly following the Norman invasion, and has remained a familiar name through the centuries.
Variants & Derivatives
Milo, Mylie, Myles
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Miles is perceived as a strong and classic name, often associated with creativity and individuality. It has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years.
Famous People
Miles Davis, Miles Teller, Miles Franklin
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Miles"
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 "Miles"
"Miles" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 383rd of 7545 | 3,873 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 454th of 6773 | 3,021 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 425th of 7552 | 5,898 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 532nd of 10718 | 3,685 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 311th of 16616 | 12,012 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 195th of 24088 | 30,460 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 76th of 23106 | 56,887 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 8382nd of 9107 | 8 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 13246th of 27321 | 54 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 14434th of 35406 | 83 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7186th of 30306 | 194 |
Regional Popularity of "Miles" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
22.10% 313th/1416 |
26.61% 367th/1379 |
17.84% 422nd/2366 |
37.65% 430th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
26.58% 411th/1546 |
23.07% 359th/1556 |
23.29% 548th/2353 |
30.19% 467th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
17.69% 394th/2227 |
16.21% 394th/2430 |
16.96% 484th/2853 |
13.26% 368th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
18.08% 531st/2937 |
16.68% 581st/3483 |
17.71% 623rd/3518 |
10.93% 442nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
7.41% 273rd/3685 |
7.42% 332nd/4475 |
6.72% 349th/5194 |
4.46% 282nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
3.75% 172nd/4582 |
3.35% 173rd/5164 |
3.08% 225th/7313 |
2.60% 194th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
1.46% 58th/3984 |
1.58% 71st/4487 |
1.39% 95th/6822 |
1.15% 72nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Miles" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Miles"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Miles" 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.