Milburn
Milburn is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Mill stream or mill brook.
Origin and history
Milburn is an English surname turned given name derived from a placename meaning mill stream. It was moderately used in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries but has become extremely rare today. It carries a classic, vintage habitational charm.
Popularity in the United States
2,234 babies in the United States have been named Milburn since 1880. It ranks #2735 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (29 %)
- TN (21.9 %)
- KY (14.4 %)
- AR (13.1 %)
- IN (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 35 |
| 1900-1910 | 92 |
| 1910-1920 | 489 |
| 1920-1930 | 590 |
| 1930-1940 | 387 |
| 1940-1950 | 282 |
| 1950-1960 | 171 |
| 1960-1970 | 120 |
| 1970-1980 | 48 |
| 1980-1990 | 15 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Milburn
- Milburn Stone: Actor
Nicknames
Milt
Fun facts
- Derived from Old English elements describing a mill situated near a stream or brook.
- The name enjoyed peak popularity in the United States around the turn of the 20th century.