US Popularity:5032
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Fury; Passion; Hero; Champion
Niles is a boy's name of Irish origin that means "fury,” “passion,” “hero,” or “champion.” Its earliest usage was in ancient Scotland, where the name Mac Néill was much more common before it was anglicized to Niles. In more recent times, Niles was popularized in the 1990s by the witty and highly intelligent character Niles Crane in the hit sitcom Frasier. Whether you are a Celtic history enthusiast or a classic comedy fan, Niles might be a nice and niche choice for your little one!

Niles Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Niles is currently #3580 on The Bump
Boy:Niles is currently #1161 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Niles is currently #5032 in U.S. births
Boy:Niles is currently #1506 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#5032
in 2022
- 292
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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