Miller
Miller: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪlɚ/ · /ˈmɪlə(ɹ)/
Meaning and origin of Miller
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
English surname, capitalization of miller. Doublet of Muller. Also compare Milner, Millward, Müller, Mueller, Mulder, Molenaar, Muenier, Molinaro, Molinero, Molnár, Mlinar, Mlynarczyk.
How popular is Miller?
Since 1880, 2,763 girls and 11,172 boys in the U.S. have been named Miller (20% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #571 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #369 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #369 for boys, with 1,392 babies given the name.
Names similar to Miller
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Sibling name ideas for Miller
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Miller FAQ
What does the name Miller mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. English surname, capitalization of miller. Doublet of Muller. Also compare Milner, Millward, Müller, Mueller, Mulder, Molenaar, Muenier, Molinaro, Molinero, Molnár, Mlinar, Mlynarczyk.
What is the origin of the name Miller?
Miller is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Miller?
Since 1880, 2,763 girls and 11,172 boys in the U.S. have been named Miller (20% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #571 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #369 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #369 for boys, with 1,392 babies given the name.
Is Miller a boy or girl name?
Miller is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (2,763 girls and 11,172 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.