Mills
Mills: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɪlz/
Meaning and origin of Mills
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From mills, in reference to mill owners and mill workers.
How popular is Mills?
Since 1880, 126 girls and 919 boys in the U.S. have been named Mills (12% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5911 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #738 in 1882. In 2025, 61 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Mills FAQ
What does the name Mills mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. From mills, in reference to mill owners and mill workers.
What is the origin of the name Mills?
Mills is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Mills?
Since 1880, 126 girls and 919 boys in the U.S. have been named Mills (12% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5911 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #738 in 1882. In 2025, 61 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Mills a boy or girl name?
Mills is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (126 girls and 919 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.