How Many People Are Named Myles?

Complete statistics for the name Myles: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Myles
Rare
Latin

Myles is a modern spin on the classic Miles, with roots in the Latin name Milo meaning 'soldier' or 'merciful'. About 57,485 people in the US carry the name today, making it genuinely rare at just 1 in 5,741 Americans. The striking thing? It's still climbing, hitting its all-time peak births as recently as 2024.

~13,774
Living in US
1 in 24,063
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Soldier, or merciful
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Tuesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Determined Bold Independent Loyal
2
Life Path Number

Life path number 2 is traditionally associated with harmony, balance, and a natural gift for bringing people together. Those with the number 2 are seen as diplomatic and deeply intuitive, often thriving in partnerships and close relationships.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

58,765
Worldwide Bearers
#31,081
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
57,485
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
331
🇰🇪 Kenya
327
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
112
🇹🇭 Thailand
99
🇳🇱 Netherlands
52
🇨🇳 China
35
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
31
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
29
🇳🇬 Nigeria
21

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
57,181 (99%)
♀ Female
305 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
48,215
Would be under 30 (79%)
8,352
Would be 30–60 (14%)
4,711
Would be over 60 (8%)

All 61,278 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
92
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Myles Through the Generations

Myles has a story that's almost entirely written in the present tense. Of the 61,278 people ever given this name in the US, roughly 57,485 are still alive, which tells you right away that this isn't an old name with a long history behind it. The age breakdown confirms it: a remarkable 79% of all Myles namesakes, that's 48,215 people, are under 30. Only 8,352 fall between 30 and 60, and just 4,711 are over 60. The average age sits at just 21. Most names show their peak somewhere in the past, but Myles hit its highest ever birth count in 2024 with 3,565 babies named Myles that year alone. This is a name that isn't coasting on nostalgia. It's genuinely on the rise and being chosen right now, which makes it one of the more dynamic names in its rarity tier.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5,380
Texas 3,761
New York 3,639
Ohio 2,837
Florida 2,650
Illinois 2,506
Michigan 2,282
Pennsylvania 2,166
Georgia 2,060
Massachusetts 2,017

⭐ Famous People Named Myles

Myles is a masculine given name, a variant spelling of Miles.…

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✨ Similar Names to Myles

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Myles's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Myles

How Many People Have the Name Myles?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,774 people in the United States currently share the name Myles. That works out to roughly 1 in every 24,063 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Myles a Common or Rare Name?

Myles is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Myles Mean?

Myles means "soldier, or merciful" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Myles in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Myles Most Popular?

The name Myles reached peak popularity in 2024, with 3,565 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Myles?

Approximately 13,774 people named Myles live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,774. That works out to roughly 1 in 24,063 Americans.

Is Myles a rare name?

Myles is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 24,063 Americans has this name.

What does the name Myles mean?

Myles means "soldier, or merciful" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Myles more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Myles are male and 1% are female.

When was Myles most popular?

Myles peaked in 2024 with 3,565 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US13,774
All-Time Births13,774
1 in X1 in 24,063
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2024
World Rank#31,081
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.