US Popularity:736
Origin:British
Meaning:One who grinds grain, operates a mill
Miller, once a traditional job turned surname and now a rising first name with a British origin. This gender-neutral title means “one who grinds grain” or "operates a mill," as that is quite literally what a miller does! Miller is in fact one of the most common surnames in the United States and was most likely brought over by the British. However, in recent decades, the name has been used as both a boy's and girl's name. In particular for girls, the nickname Millie makes Miller all the more more appealing.

Famous People Named Miller

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Arthur Miller
    Playwright
  • Glenn Miller
    Composer, Musician
  • Roger Miller
    Musician

Common Nicknames for Miller

When it comes to nicknames, one word comes to mind—cute! And that’s exactly what baby will be. So why not choose an adorable nickname to remind them just how loved they are? Find cool and fun nicknames for little Miller below.

How Popular Is The Name Miller?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Miller is currently #1382 on The Bump
Boy:Miller is currently #762 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Miller is currently #986 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Miller is currently #736 in U.S. births
Boy:Miller is currently #527 in U.S. births
Girl:Miller is currently #879 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#879
in 2023
+ 267
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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