Mylez
A variant spelling of the masculine given name Miles of Latin origin meaning "soldier".
Name Census estimates that about 209 living Americans carry the first name Mylez. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mylez today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mylez births was 2022 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mylez. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
209
~ 1 in 1,639,973 Americans
Peak year
2022
20 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,558
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Mylez: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mylez from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 96 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Mylez remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mylez by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mylez during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mylez
The name Mylez is a modern variant of the ancient name Miles, which has its origins in the Latin word "miles," meaning "soldier." This name gained popularity during the Middle Ages when it was often given to children born into military families or those who were expected to have a career in the armed forces.
The earliest recorded use of the name Miles can be traced back to the Roman Empire, where it was a common name among the legionnaires and soldiers of the Roman army. In ancient texts and historical records, we find mentions of notable individuals bearing this name, such as Miles Gloriosus, a character from the comedies of the Roman playwright Plautus.
During the Middle Ages, the name Miles was widely used across Europe, particularly in England and France. One of the earliest recorded examples of this name is Miles de Beauchamp, an English nobleman who lived in the 12th century and served as a knight and military commander under King Richard I.
As the name spread across different cultures and regions, various spellings and variations emerged, including Mylez. This particular spelling is believed to have originated in the Germanic languages, where the letter "y" was used to represent the vowel sound "i."
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Mylez or its variants. One of the earliest recorded examples is Mylez Standish, an English military officer who served in the English Civil War in the 17th century. Another prominent figure was Mylez Coverdale, an English reformer and Bible translator who lived during the 16th century and played a crucial role in the production of the first complete printed translation of the Bible into English.
In the realm of literature, the name Mylez has also been immortalized in works such as "The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser, where the character of Sir Mylez is depicted as a virtuous and brave knight. Additionally, Mylez Standish, the military advisor to the Pilgrims in Plymouth Colony, is a notable historical figure from the early colonial period of America.
While the name Mylez has undergone various transformations and adaptations over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the Latin word "miles," reflecting a strong association with military service and a warrior spirit. Despite its ancient origins, this name continues to resonate with modern parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their child.
People
Mylez + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mylez as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mylez: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mylez?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 209 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mylez going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,639,973 US residents.
Is Mylez a common name?
We classify Mylez as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 211 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mylez most popular?
The single biggest year for Mylez was 2022, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mylez is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mylez in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mylez a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mylez in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mylez still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mylez in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mylez can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Mylez?
See how many people share the name Mylez on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.