Niles
n(i)-les
US Popularity:5451
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 #3515 on The Bump
Boy:Niles is currently #1974 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Niles is currently #5451 in U.S. births
Boy:Niles is currently #2519 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2519
in 2023
- 123
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Niles, January 2022
Behind the Name, Neil, January 2022
Name Doctor, Niles
Ancestry, Mcneil Family History
IMDb, Frasier
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