Mills
Mills is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
One who lives near or works at a mill.
Origin and history
Mills is an English surname derived from a topographic or occupational origin referring to someone who lived near or worked at a mill. Traditionally used as a family name, it has gained traction as a given name in the United States in recent years. It fits into the modern trend of using polished, surname-style choices for boys.
Popularity in the United States
919 babies in the United States have been named Mills since 1880. It ranks #3759 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1715.
States where it is most popular
- GA (30.9 %)
- SC (25.9 %)
- TX (16 %)
- AL (14.8 %)
- NC (12.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 20 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 80 |
| 1920-1930 | 103 |
| 1930-1940 | 65 |
| 1940-1950 | 66 |
| 1950-1960 | 39 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 24 |
| 1990-2000 | 34 |
| 2000-2010 | 87 |
| 2010-2019 | 173 |
| 2020-2029 | 212 |
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted a miller or someone residing close to a grain mill, derived from the Old English 'mylen'.
- While historically rare as a given name, a significant portion of its total recorded uses in the U.S. has occurred recently.