Miller
How to say it: MIL-ur · /ˈmɪlər/
English occupational surname meaning one who operates a mill; transferred to first-name use in modern times.
Miller was the 379th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,392 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #197 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #379 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 1,392 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,381 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #197 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Miller continues upward to its strongest position in the 2020s. Holding at its peak, it shows promise for more growth.
What goes with it
Easy and mellow in sound, Miller feels relaxed and steady. Cooper aligns with its rhythm.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Miller is about 1 in 100.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Miller
- Miller Anderson (1922–1965)Diver
- Miller Anderson (born 1945)UK-based blues guitarist/singer.
- Miller Huggins (1878–1929)American baseball player
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