Milam

Milam - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Milam at a glance

Milam is ranked #3355 among boy baby names in 2023, with 8 births in 2023. It peaked in 1916 at #1698 and first appeared on the charts in 1916.

Rank in 2023
#3355
Births in 2023
8
Peak year
1916 (#1698)
First appeared
1916
Trend
#3360 in 2018 → #3355 in 2023 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 183,103 boys
Visitor rating
3.4/5 (5 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Milam appeared on the charts for the first time in 1916 on position #1698. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Milam and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Milam? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Milam. The baby boy name Milam was given to 8 baby boys in 2023, ranking #3355 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 183,103 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Milam peaked in popularity 110 years ago in 1916 on position 1698.



Famous with this name

Dan Milam
Scott Milam
Terry Milam


How would you rate Milam, 1-5?

Rating: 3.4/5 (5 recent votes)


Milam is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Milam is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,047 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,047.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Milam is where you live.


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Milam origin and meaning

Milam is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Milam, pop culture references for the name Milam and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Milam

We've found the following names that sound similar to Milam, sorted by popularity.

Milan / Mahlon / Mylan / Miliano / Milano / Million / Melanie / Millan / Millen /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20233355
20183360
20144238
20073729
19711959
19161698

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Texas2047

Even more about Milam


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Milam a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Milam?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1916
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Milam
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 183,103
Letter count 5
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1916
2023 births +8

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