Total births
949
Boys' name · since 1913
Stiles
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 949 babies named Stiles, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1712
- among boys today
- 949
- born since 1913
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Stiles is the #1712 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 949 recorded since 1913.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Stiles has been recorded 949 times among boys since 1913, currently ranked #1712 nationally and more common than 88% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2025.
- #1712 among boys today
- 949 born since 1913
- 2020s peak decade
- 88% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Stiles is currently the #1712 boys' name in America, more common than 88% of boys - 949 born since 1913, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1712
- among boys today
- 949
- born since 1913
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other boys
Stiles vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1712
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 88% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Stiles was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
97 babies were named Stiles in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Stiles compares
949 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
Stiles's all-time total is 159% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Stiles | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 949 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 97 | 23 | 22,252 |
Stiles's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Stiles's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 87% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 13%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1913, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 97, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Stiles at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#1,712
Active since
1913
Stiles popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 97
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Stiles by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Stiles's strongest decade.
419 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Stiles births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 28
1920s
28 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1980s 14
1980s
14 births
- 1990s 37
1990s
37 births
- 2000s 73
2000s
73 births
- 2010s
2010s
358 births
- 2020s
2020s
419 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 419 births (44% of all-time use).
How Stiles 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 Stiles's total volume
Stiles vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Stiles by state
Where Stiles concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 58 | 6.1% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 22 | 2.3% |
| #3 | California | | 16 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 12 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 12 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Stiles's total US births 6.1%
Even split
58 of 949 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Stiles appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Stiles? ▼
Stiles has been given to 949 babies in the U.S. since 1913, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1712 as of the latest data. 97 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Stiles most popular? ▼
Stiles was most popular in the 2020s decade with 419 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Stiles most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Stiles are Texas (58 births), Ohio (22 births), California (16 births).
How long has the name Stiles been used? ▼
Records for Stiles go back to 1913, giving 113 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Stiles? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Stirling, Stiven, Stillman, Stihl, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Stiles's data
- Texas records the most Stiless (58 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 Stiles
Nearby Names Like Stiles
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Stiles
Stirling Boy
#5929 851 births
Stiven Boy
#4980 281 births
Stillman Boy
276 births
Stihl Boy
94 births
Stinson Boy
#11065 62 births
Compare Stiles side by side: Stiles vs Stirling Stiles vs Stiven Stiles vs Stillman
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Stiles
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1,392 births · Peak 2024
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1,330 births · Peak 2021
Gavriel #1715
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Oaklen #1708
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Zuriel #1716
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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, 1913–2025 (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. "Stiles: #1712 Boys' Name - 949 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/stiles. 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 Stiles 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.