Millie
Millie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Gentle strength, industrious, or rival.
Origin and history
Millie originated as a diminutive for Germanic and Latin names such as Millicent, Mildred, and Emily. It experienced widespread popularity in the late 19th century and has seen a major modern revival in the United States. Today, it is frequently chosen both as a standalone name and as a vintage nickname.
Popularity in the United States
45,926 babies in the United States have been named Millie since 1880. It ranks #624 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #117.
States where it is most popular
- NY (8.3 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
- CA (6.3 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
- NC (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,527 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,959 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,989 |
| 1910-1920 | 4,123 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,875 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,607 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,277 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,932 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,289 |
| 1970-1980 | 741 |
| 1980-1990 | 462 |
| 1990-2000 | 472 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,578 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,860 |
| 2020-2029 | 14,235 |
Famous people named Millie
- Millie Bobby Brown: Actress, Producer
- Millie Jackson: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Historically used as a short form for names like Millicent, Mildred, or Camilla, Millie is now widely used as an independent given name.
- After declining in mid-20th century usage, Millie has experienced a significant surge in popularity in the 2020s.