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Miller
UnisexEnglish· “one who works a mill”
- Meaning
- one who works a mill
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- MIL-ur
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #369
- US babies 2025
- 864
- Best rank
- #369 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Miller
Miller is an English name that means “one who works a mill”.
Miller is an English occupational surname for someone who operated a grain mill. It is one of the most common surnames in the English-speaking world. As a first name, Miller has grown in popularity in the United States in recent years, part of a trend for occupational names like Walker and Carter. It feels friendly, grounded and a bit rustic. Miller is used for both boys and girls. It pairs well with classic first or middle names.
Popularity over time
Miller has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 73 different years. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #369, and its highest count, 864 babies. Use has grown 218% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #709 in 1920, #1,249 in 1950, #3,053 in 1980, #1,482 in 2000, #1,033 in 2010, and #369 in 2025. Of the 11,172 US boys named Miller since records began, 31% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 2,407 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Sunny, Kayce, Leighton, Baylor, and Emory.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Miller ranked highest in Alabama, Louisiana, and Arkansas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | #183 | 32 |
| Louisiana | #187 | 28 |
| Arkansas | #216 | 17 |
| North Dakota | #217 | 6 |
| North Carolina | #241 | 52 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Miller is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 28% of US babies named Miller were girls and 72% were boys.
Miller is usually pronounced MIL-ur, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with M and ends in “-er”.
Middle names for Miller
A few middle names that flow with Miller: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Miller
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Miller mean?
Miller is an English name that means “one who works a mill”.
What is the origin of the name Miller?
Miller has English roots. Miller is an English occupational surname for someone who operated a grain mill.
Is Miller a popular name?
Yes. Miller ranked #369 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Miller a boy or girl name?
Miller is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 28% of US babies named Miller were girls and 72% were boys.
How do you pronounce Miller?
Miller is usually pronounced MIL-ur. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings