Niles
Niles is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Neil or champion.
Origin and history
Niles originated as an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Neil'. It gained widespread public recognition through popular U.S. television characters while maintaining steady, moderate usage as a given name. In contemporary U.S. records, it remains a distinctive alternative to traditional classics.
Popularity in the United States
4,455 babies in the United States have been named Niles since 1880. It ranks #1860 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1588.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.6 %)
- NY (24.6 %)
- PA (12 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 183 |
| 1920-1930 | 282 |
| 1930-1940 | 308 |
| 1940-1950 | 434 |
| 1950-1960 | 390 |
| 1960-1970 | 272 |
| 1970-1980 | 317 |
| 1980-1990 | 423 |
| 1990-2000 | 558 |
| 2000-2010 | 451 |
| 2010-2019 | 488 |
| 2020-2029 | 339 |
Famous people named Niles
- Niles Fitch: Actor
Fun facts
- Niles derives from the English surname meaning 'son of Neil', linking back to the Gaelic name Niall.
- The name achieved prominent cultural visibility via the character Niles Crane on the hit sitcom Frasier.