Millard
Millard is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Millkeeper or strong guardian.
Origin and history
Millard is an English name of Germanic and Old French origin, historically derived from an occupational surname meaning caretaker of a mill or strong guardian. It saw significant popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, partially boosted by U.S. President Millard Fillmore. Today, it is an uncommon classic name.
Popularity in the United States
16,743 babies in the United States have been named Millard since 1880. It ranks #910 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1907.
States where it is most popular
- KY (9.9 %)
- NC (8.9 %)
- TN (6.2 %)
- AL (6.2 %)
- PA (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 561 |
| 1890-1900 | 556 |
| 1900-1910 | 654 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,978 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,964 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,605 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,111 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,506 |
| 1960-1970 | 829 |
| 1970-1980 | 453 |
| 1980-1990 | 238 |
| 1990-2000 | 132 |
| 2000-2010 | 71 |
| 2010-2019 | 65 |
| 2020-2029 | 20 |
Famous people named Millard
- Millard Fillmore: President, Politician
- Millard Mitchell: Actor
Nicknames
Mill
Fun facts
- Millard Fillmore served as the 13th President of the United States from 1850 to 1853.
- The name originally developed as a surname before transitioning into a given name in English-speaking regions.