Total births
359
Boys' name · since 1923
Gilles
Since 1923, U.S. Social Security records show 359 babies named Gilles, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 359
- total births
- 1923–2001
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
359 boys have been named Gilles since 1923, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gilles has been recorded 359 times among boys since 1923, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1923 to 2001.
- 359 total births
- 1923–2001 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
359 boys have been named Gilles since 1923, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2001.
- 359
- total births
- 1923–2001
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Gilles was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
13 babies were named Gilles in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Gilles's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gilles's SSA record in two at 1952 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1923, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1928 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gilles at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1923
Gilles popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1923–2001
- Peak year (1928)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Gilles by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Gilles's strongest decade.
82 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Gilles births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
35 births
- 1930s
1930s
60 births
- 1940s
1940s
75 births
- 1950s
1950s
82 births
- 1960s
1960s
58 births
- 1970s
1970s
33 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 82 births (23% of all-time use).
Gilles by state
Where Gilles concentrates geographically, total births since 1923
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maine | | 7 | 1.9% |
Maine share of Gilles's total US births 1.9%
7 of 359 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gilles? ▼
Since 1923, Social Security records show 359 babies named Gilles. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1928, with 13 births.
When was Gilles most popular? ▼
Gilles was most popular in the 1950s decade with 82 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Gilles most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gilles are Maine (7 births).
How long has the name Gilles been used? ▼
Records for Gilles go back to 1923, giving 79 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Gilles? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gilbert, Gilberto, Gil, Giles, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gilles's data
- Gilles's decade-level peak was the 1950s (82 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Maine records the most Gilless (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maine names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gilles
Nearby Names Like Gilles
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gilles
Gilbert Boy
#1387 130,148 births
Gilberto Boy
#1433 28,642 births
Gil Boy
#3998 4,971 births
Giles Boy
#5069 4,732 births
Gilford Boy
1,225 births
Compare Gilles side by side: Gilles vs Gilbert Gilles vs Gilberto Gilles vs Gil
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1923–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gilles: Baby Name Since 1923 - 359 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gilles. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gilles draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.