Jiles
Meaningyoung goat · English form of Giles
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #919 in 1905
8 babies were named Jiles in the US in 2025. It has dropped 171 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1892–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jiles you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jiles, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jiles would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJiles first shows up in US birth records in 1892, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 133 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1905, when it ranked #919. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendJiles has slipped 171 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningJiles is an English form of Giles, which means “young goat”.
About the name Jiles
Jiles is a boy name of American origin meaning “young goat”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-les”. US birth records list Jiles for boys from 1892 to 2025, in 83 of those 134 years. Its best year was 1905, when it ranked #919 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 | 88,889 boys |
| 1900s | 9.9 | 100,503 boys |
| 1910s | 7.2 | 139,665 boys |
| 1920s | 11 | 88,968 boys |
| 1930s | 6.9 | 145,560 boys |
| 1940s | 4.9 | 205,339 boys |
| 1950s | 3.1 | 326,797 boys |
| 1960s | 0.9 | 1,063,830 boys |
| 1970s | 1.4 | 699,301 boys |
| 1980s | 2.3 | 444,444 boys |
| 1990s | 1.8 | 564,972 boys |
| 2000s | 1.5 | 653,595 boys |
| 2010s | 3.0 | 338,983 boys |
| 2020s | 3.0 | 335,196 boys |
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- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
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Questions about the name Jiles
What does the name Jiles mean?
Jiles means “young goat” in English, as a form of Giles.
What is the origin of the name Jiles?
Jiles has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Jiles a boy or girl name?
Jiles is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jiles?
Jiles ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1905 (#919).