Miller
Miller is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
One who grinds grain; mill keeper.
Origin and history
Miller is an English occupational surname derived from the Old English word for a processor of grain. Originally used predominantly for boys as a given name, it has recently gained traction for girls in the United States as part of the trend toward using traditional surnames as modern female first names. U.S. birth data shows a significant increase in usage for girls since 2020.
Popularity in the United States
2,763 babies in the United States have been named Miller since 1880. It ranks #3365 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #881.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.5 %)
- GA (11.2 %)
- NC (10.8 %)
- TN (8.5 %)
- SC (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 20 |
| 1920-1930 | 32 |
| 1930-1940 | 31 |
| 1940-1950 | 17 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 87 |
| 2000-2010 | 183 |
| 2010-2019 | 665 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,722 |
Nicknames
Mills
Fun facts
- Miller follows the popular U.S. trend of converting classic surnames into gender-neutral or female first names.
- The name stems from the Middle English 'mille' and the Old English 'mylen', referring to a mill.