Miller: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MIL-er · 2 syllables
English surname, capitalization of miller. Doublet of Muller. Also compare Milner, Millward, Muller, Mueller, Mulder, Molenaar, Muenier, Molinaro, Molinero, Molnar, Mlinar, Mlynarczyk.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- MIL-er
- US rank (2025)
- #369
- US babies a year
- about 934 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Miller?
Miller was the #369 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,392 babies. It’s rising: up 234% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #369 |
| England & Wales | #565 |
| Scotland | #181 |
| Canada | #312 |
| Australia | #288 |
How old are people named Miller?
Half of US adults named Miller are older than 31; most are between 18 and 83. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Miller
How do you pronounce Miller?
Miller is pronounced MIL-er.
How popular is the name Miller?
Miller was the #369 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,392 babies. It’s rising: up 234% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Miller?
Half of US adults named Miller are older than 31. Most are between 18 and 83.