Miller
Miller is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
One who grinds grain; operator of a mill.
Origin and history
Miller is an English occupational name originally referring to a person who owned or operated a grain mill. Traditionally used as a surname, it has transitioned into a popular given name for boys in the United States. Its recent usage has seen a notable rise alongside other classic occupational and surname-derived choices.
Popularity in the United States
11,172 babies in the United States have been named Miller since 1880. It ranks #1123 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #512.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.4 %)
- GA (10.3 %)
- CA (7.6 %)
- NC (7.2 %)
- TN (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 102 |
| 1890-1900 | 98 |
| 1900-1910 | 140 |
| 1910-1920 | 526 |
| 1920-1930 | 726 |
| 1930-1940 | 505 |
| 1940-1950 | 399 |
| 1950-1960 | 402 |
| 1960-1970 | 269 |
| 1970-1980 | 233 |
| 1980-1990 | 210 |
| 1990-2000 | 511 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,196 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,407 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,448 |
Famous people named Miller
- Miller Huggins: Baseball Manager, Baseball Player
- Miller Williams: Poet, Professor
Fun facts
- Derived from the Middle English word 'mille' and Old English 'mylen', which ultimately trace back to the Latin 'molina' meaning mill.
- Miller reflects the widespread American fashion of converting traditional family surnames into contemporary first names.