Millie
Millie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Millie
- A diminutive of the female given names Mildred, Millicent, Emily, Amelia, and Camilla, also used as a formal given name.
Etymology
Clipping + -ie.
How popular is Millie?
Since 1880, 45,926 girls and 212 boys in the U.S. have been named Millie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #73 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #1291 in 1907. In 2025 it ranked #73 for girls, with 3,353 babies given the name.
Names similar to Millie
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Sibling name ideas for Millie
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Millie FAQ
What does the name Millie mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Mildred, Millicent, Emily, Amelia, and Camilla, also used as a formal given name. Clipping + -ie.
How popular is the name Millie?
Since 1880, 45,926 girls and 212 boys in the U.S. have been named Millie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #73 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #1291 in 1907. In 2025 it ranked #73 for girls, with 3,353 babies given the name.
Is Millie a boy or girl name?
Millie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 45,926 girls and 212 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.