Nyles
- US rank
- #4,249
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,349 in 1998
24 babies were named Nyles in the US in 2025. It has dropped 108 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1929–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Nyles you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 70,922 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Nyles, 24 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nyles would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNyles first shows up in US birth records in 1929, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 96 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1998, when it reached #2,349.
- TrendNyles has slipped 108 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,249. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Nyles
Nyles is a boy name of English and Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-les”. US birth records list Nyles for boys from 1929 to 2025, in 59 of those 97 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #2,349 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,249, with 24 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 4.6 | 217,391 boys |
| 1930s | 1.6 | 636,943 boys |
| 1940s | 1.4 | 714,286 boys |
| 1950s | 0.5 | 2,083,333 boys |
| 1960s | 1.1 | 925,926 boys |
| 1970s | 1.5 | 657,895 boys |
| 1980s | 1.8 | 555,556 boys |
| 1990s | 9.6 | 104,493 boys |
| 2000s | 9.9 | 101,010 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 77,700 boys |
| 2020s | 17 | 58,594 boys |
Other spellings of Nyles
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Nyles
What is the origin of the name Nyles?
Nyles has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Nyles a boy or girl name?
Nyles is a boy name.
How popular is the name Nyles?
Nyles ranked #4,249 for US boys in 2025, given to 24 babies. Its best year was 1998 (#2,349).