Miles
Boy name · 396 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Miles: 396 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 45 births in 2024.
From the Latin "miles," meaning soldier, Miles has been a steadfast classic in Scotland and beyond since the medieval era. The name rose to prominence through Sir Miles de Montmorency, a Norman knight, and later gained global recognition from jazz legend Miles Davis, whose trumpet reshaped modern music, and Miles Standish, the English military captain who sailed on the Mayflower. Place connections include Miles City in Montana, named after General Nelson A. Miles, and the Scottish village of Milsington, which shares the same root. The variant spelling Myles is equally popular, and the name has enjoyed a modern resurgence thanks to characters like Miles Morales in Marvel comics, blending tradition with a fresh, adventurous spirit.
Boy 34 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202445 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #14830 babies
- Total births
- 396since 1976
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 107%vs prior 5y