Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Giles
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1918
Peak era
1918
Peak births
86
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Giles
How many people are named Giles?
An estimated 2,005 living Americans are named Giles.
How rare is Giles?
Giles is very rare among babies today, with 12 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 86% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Giles?
The median age of a living American named Giles is approximately 47 years, with most bearers falling between 27 and 66 years old.
Is Giles still popular?
Not especially. Giles has been declining since its 1918 peak and registered 12 births in 2025.
Where is Giles most common?
Giles has its strongest geographic signal in Virginia, where it appears 6.2× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
86%
2025
12
All-time
4,732