Gender: Male
Giles Chester Stedman (1897–1961), Rear Admiral and a recipient of the Navy Cross, was the 2nd Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. The son of an Ireland born stonecutter, who worked in Quincy, Massachusetts' granite quarries, Stedman enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1917 at the age of 20. He was assigned to the USCGC Ossipee (WPR-50). At outbreak of WWI, the ship and its crew were transferred to the US Navy and saw overseas action. Stedman was awarded the World War I Victory Medal for his service. In 1919, he was commissioned an ensign in the United States Naval Reserve. Stedman, thereafter, entered the merchant marine, licensed as a ship's Third mate or 3rd officer.
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On the name Giles C. Stedman, Giles means Kid, Young Goat, Shield Bearer, A Goatskin Shield of Zeus, Youthful Downy-beared One. Stedman means Owner of the Farmstead, Dwells at the Farm, Farmstead Occupant.
The name Giles C. Stedman is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Giles is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, France, and 58 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Giles is recorded 1,855 times globally, ranking it as the 21,689th most common name worldwide.
Giles is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 1,161 occurrences, making it the 1,034th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Giles is found among 1 in every 472 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #1,034 | 1 : 472 |
| United States of America | #10,514 | 1 : 9,472 |
| France | #12,225 | 1 : 16,935 |
| South Africa | #15,714 | 1 : 37,821 |
| Canada | #8,782 | 1 : 10,498 |
| Belgium | #6,719 | 1 : 9,024 |
| Italy | #26,001 | 1 : 39,418 |
| Ireland | #2,854 | 1 : 3,442 |
| Cameroon | #6,315 | 1 : 17,793 |
| Singapore | #11,470 | 1 : 25,681 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Giles from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Giles Chester Stedman (1897–1961), Rear Admiral and a recipient of the Navy Cross, was the 2nd Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. The son of an Ireland born stonecutter, who worked in Quincy, Massachusetts' granite quarries, Stedman enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1917 at the age of 20. He was assigned to the USCGC Ossipee (WPR-50). At outbreak of WWI, the ship and its crew were transferred to the US Navy and saw overseas action. Stedman was awarded the World War I Victory Medal for his service. In 1919, he was commissioned an ensign in the United States Naval Reserve. Stedman, thereafter, entered the merchant marine, licensed as a ship's Third mate or 3rd officer.
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