Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Miles.
National Rank (2025)
#44
All-Time Peak Rank
#37 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
122,868
Unisex Distribution99.7% Boy / 0.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Miles Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Miles
According to SSA data, Miles achieved its highest historical rank of #37 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 6,634 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 62.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Miles scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+62.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,634Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
8yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:418
1890s:443
1900s:413
1910s:1,583
1920s:2,337
1930s:1,658
1940s:1,994
1950s:3,174
1960s:2,834
1970s:2,241
1980s:5,672
1990s:9,815
2000s:17,786
2010s:36,601
2020s:35,899
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMiles
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
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