Miller

Miller - A very unique male name

Miller appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #780. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Miller and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Miller? 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 Miller. The baby boy name Miller was given to 831 baby boys in 2025, ranking #371 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,764 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Miller peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 371.

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Miller is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Miller is currently topping the baby name charts in Alabama at position #183 - and is the least popular in Pennsylvania at position #734.

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 Miller is where you live.

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Miller origin and meaning

English (occupational surname)

'Miller' — one who grinds grain in a mill

Miller is the occupational surname for the person who ran the mill, a fixture of every English village. As a boys' first name it is an old but once-rare choice that has climbed steeply in the surname-name era, reaching its peak in 2025.

Attested etymology

Miller is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Miller, pop culture references for the name Miller and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Miller

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

Mallory / Melroy /

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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.

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Even more about Miller

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 Miller 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 Miller?

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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Pronunciation

MIL-er · /ˈmɪlər/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Mills

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

SurnameOccupational

Why parents choose it

It has the sturdy, trade-name feel of Carter and Mason with a softer ending and, so far, less use.

Worth knowing

• Also a common surname and a famous beer brand — both associations are immediate.