Niles Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Niles originates from the Old French 'Nicolas', which came from the Greek 'Nikolaos', meaning 'victory of the people'. It evolved through several forms and has been used since the 19th century. The name is associated with traits of intelligence and sophistication, and it does not have any biblical relevance. Notable people with this name include Niles Crane from 'Frasier' and physicist Niles Bohr.
The name Niles is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West 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, Niles has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Niles' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1495th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1153rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1232nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1634th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1643rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2374th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2436th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Niles' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Niles"
Pronunciation
/naɪlz/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Niles is derived from the Old French name 'Nicolas', which itself comes from the Greek name 'Nikolaos', meaning 'victory of the people'.
Meaning
victory of the people
Language Evolution
Nicolas, Nicholas, Niles
Historical Usage
The name Niles gained popularity in the English-speaking world, particularly in the 19th century, influenced by the prevalence of the name Nicholas.
Variants & Derivatives
Nicolas, Nicholas, Nick, Cole
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Niles is perceived as a classic and somewhat sophisticated name, often associated with intelligence and charm.
Famous People
Niles Crane - a character from the TV show 'Frasier', Niles Bohr - a Danish physicist known for his foundational contributions to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Niles"
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 "Niles"
"Niles" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1495th of 7545 | 388 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1153rd of 6773 | 636 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1232nd of 7552 | 730 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1634th of 10718 | 469 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1643rd of 16616 | 740 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2374th of 24088 | 770 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2436th of 23106 | 657 |
Regional Popularity of "Niles" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
72.32% 1024th/1416 |
69.25% 955th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
53.82% 832nd/1546 |
45.31% 705th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
53.44% 1190th/2227 |
39.26% 954th/2430 |
- |
46.88% 1301st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
55.90% 1947th/3483 |
- |
50.91% 2059th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
55.28% 2037th/3685 |
48.18% 2156th/4475 |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
25.25% 1595th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
53.30% 2442nd/4582 |
45.12% 2330th/5164 |
50.91% 3723rd/7313 |
33.03% 2465th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
58.73% 2340th/3984 |
68.73% 3084th/4487 |
46.25% 3155th/6822 |
50.32% 3158th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Niles" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Niles"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Niles" 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.