Total births
934
Boys' name · since 1929
Nyles
Nyles has 934 recorded births since 1929 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3355
- among boys today
- 934
- born since 1929
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Nyles is the #3355 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 934 recorded since 1929.
Social Security Administration records show Nyles recorded 934 times among boys since 1929, holding rank #3355 nationally today, ahead of 77% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1929 to 2025.
- #3355 among boys today
- 934 born since 1929
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nyles is currently the #3355 boys' name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 934 born since 1929, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3355
- among boys today
- 934
- born since 1929
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Nyles vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3355
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Nyles was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
38 babies were named Nyles in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Nyles compares
934 Top 32% higher than 68% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nyles's all-time total is 154% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nyles | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 934 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nyles's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nyles's full recorded timeline at 1996, 77% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 23% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1929, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2021 peak of 38 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nyles at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#3,355
Active since
1929
Nyles popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1929–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 97 years of records
Nyles by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nyles's strongest decade.
241 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Nyles births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1930s 17
1930s
17 births
- 1940s 22
1940s
22 births
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s 20
1960s
20 births
- 1970s 26
1970s
26 births
- 1980s 34
1980s
34 births
- 1990s
1990s
185 births
- 2000s
2000s
197 births
- 2010s
2010s
241 births
- 2020s
2020s
177 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 241 births (26% of all-time use).
How Nyles compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Nyles's total volume
Nyles vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nyles by state
Where Nyles concentrates geographically, total births since 1929
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 21 | 2.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 16 | 1.7% |
| #3 | California | | 10 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Nyles's total US births 2.2%
Even split
21 of 934 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nyles? ▼
Since 1929, Social Security records show 934 babies named Nyles. Today it holds rank #3355 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 38 births.
When was Nyles most popular? ▼
Nyles was most popular in the 2010s decade with 241 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Nyles most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nyles are Texas (21 births), New York (16 births), California (10 births).
How long has the name Nyles been used? ▼
Records for Nyles go back to 1929, giving 97 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nyles? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nyle, Nylan, Nylo, Nylen, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nyles's data
- Nyles's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (241 total births) through the 2020s (177) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Nyless (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Nyles
Nearby Names Like Nyles
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nyles
Nyle Boy
#2643 2,173 births
Nylan Boy
#2518 579 births
Nylo Boy
#2872 148 births
Nylen Boy
#8773 111 births
Nylin Boy
39 births
Compare Nyles side by side: Nyles vs Nyle Nyles vs Nylan Nyles vs Nylo
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Nyles
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3,074 births · Peak 2007
Rion #3357
1,506 births · Peak 2022
Nicodemus #3352
1,120 births · Peak 2022
Zac #3358
1,600 births · Peak 2014
Dietrich #3351
2,063 births · Peak 2016
Cheskel #3359
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1929–2025 (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. "Nyles: #3355 Boys' Name - 934 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nyles. 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 Nyles 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 June 2026.