Mills
m(il)-ls
US Popularity:5447
Origin:British
Meaning:Mill; One who lived near a mill
Place names have long inspired the origin of many last and first names, and Mills is just another example. A masculine title of English origin, Mills derives from the Middle English word mille, meaning “mill.” As a last name, Mills was often given to those who lived near mills, structures where workers ground grain into flour. A little one named Mills is sure to have a strong work ethic and sense of ambition, willing to do what it takes to achieve their dreams one step at a time!
How Popular Is The Name Mills?
U.S. Births
Overall:Mills is currently #5447 in U.S. births
Boy:Mills is currently #3445 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#3445
in 2023
+ 938
from 2022
Sources
Ancestry, Mills Family History
Ancestry, Mill Family History
House of Names, Mills History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Merriam-Webster Dictionary, mill (n.)
Behind the Name, Mills (surname), December 2017
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