Milly
Milly is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Vigorous, hard-working, or gentle strength.
Origin and history
Milly is a traditional English diminutive of names such as Millicent, Mildred, Amelia, or Camilla. Derived primarily from Germanic or Latin roots, it historically meant work, strength, or gentle strength. While historically used as a nickname, it is increasingly given as an independent legal name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,347 babies in the United States have been named Milly since 1880. It ranks #3066 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1439.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.9 %)
- TX (20.8 %)
- NY (13.3 %)
- FL (7 %)
- IL (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 15 |
| 1890-1900 | 32 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 114 |
| 1920-1930 | 177 |
| 1930-1940 | 134 |
| 1940-1950 | 116 |
| 1950-1960 | 123 |
| 1960-1970 | 132 |
| 1970-1980 | 79 |
| 1980-1990 | 86 |
| 1990-2000 | 118 |
| 2000-2010 | 514 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,024 |
| 2020-2029 | 673 |
Fun facts
- Milly developed in England as a short form for several distinct full names, including Millicent, Mildred, and Amelia.
- The single-L spelling Milly offers a streamlined variation of the more traditional spelling Millie.