Jiles
Jiles is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Young goat or shield-bearer.
Origin and history
Jiles is a variant spelling of Giles, an English name derived from the Greek 'Aigidios'. It historically functioned as a surname before being used as a given name in the United States. It remains a relatively rare masculine choice with deep historical roots.
Popularity in the United States
639 babies in the United States have been named Jiles since 1880. It ranks #4037 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1896.
States where it is most popular
- NC (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 13 |
| 1910-1920 | 53 |
| 1920-1930 | 124 |
| 1930-1940 | 72 |
| 1940-1950 | 70 |
| 1950-1960 | 61 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 23 |
| 1980-1990 | 41 |
| 1990-2000 | 35 |
| 2000-2010 | 31 |
| 2010-2019 | 56 |
| 2020-2029 | 31 |
Fun facts
- Derived ultimately from the Greek word 'aigis', meaning a goat skin or shield associated with Zeus and Athena.
- Jiles uses a 'J' phonetic spelling for Giles, a name popular in medieval England.