Stiles
Stiles is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dwellers by the stile, steep path, or steps crossing a fence.
Origin and history
Stiles is an English surname turned given name derived from an Old English word for a steep ascent or a set of steps used to cross a fence or wall. Historically a rare surname-derived name, it has seen a noticeable increase in usage in the United States in recent years. Its contemporary usage is often influenced by modern trends favoring preppy and tailored English surname-names.
Popularity in the United States
949 babies in the United States have been named Stiles since 1880. It ranks #3730 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1511.
States where it is most popular
- TX (36.9 %)
- OH (14 %)
- CA (10.2 %)
- PA (7.6 %)
- TN (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 28 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 14 |
| 1990-2000 | 37 |
| 2000-2010 | 73 |
| 2010-2019 | 358 |
| 2020-2029 | 419 |
Fun facts
- The name originally described someone who lived near a stile, an arrangement of steps allowing people to climb over a fence or wall.
- The name gained widespread visibility in the 2010s through the popular TV character Stiles Stilinski on MTV's Teen Wolf.