Myles is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #199 in 2012 with 276 recorded births. This places Myles in the top 3% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 764 births ranking #67. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 55.9%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 1,262 boys born was named Myles. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Myles is a spelling variant of Miles and usually follows the same broad meaning. It feels polished and slightly more modern in look while staying tied to an older classic.
The form grew through surname and given-name use and now sits comfortably beside Miles in English-speaking countries. Its appeal comes from updating a familiar name without changing the sound.