Myles sits comfortably in the UK charts at #87 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#87
US Rank #99
About the Name Myles
2024 marks Myles's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #87. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 5 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Myles is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #99, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Myles
Unlikely. With around 609 UK babies named Myles per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Myles in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Myles has held a stable position around #87 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #87 in 2024 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Myles is more popular in the UK (#87) than in the US (#99). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Myles include: Myles Gal — Myles Gal is a Greece international rugby league footballer who plays for the Sunshine Coast Falcons.; Heather Myles — Heather Myles is an American country music singer, with a honky-tonk Bakersfield sound.; Myles Truitt — Myles Truitt is an American actor best known for his breakout role as Eli Solinski in Kin..
Myles ranks #99 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
609
UK babies named Myles (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.3
In a school of 600
↑ 11 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Myles
Likely around 1 other Myles in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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