Millie
A diminutive of the female given names Mildred, Millicent, Emily, Amelia, and Camilla, also used as a formal given name.
Every Millie since 1880 — 46,138 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Millie
Millie is a top-100 name for girls in the United States, ranked #73 in 2025 with 3,353 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 46,138 American babies have been named Millie. Its peak came in 2025, when 3,353 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Millie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Millie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3,353 | #73 | — | — |
| 2024 | 2,920 | #87 | — | — |
| 2023 | 2,564 | #105 | — | — |
| 2022 | 2,197 | #128 | — | — |
| 2021 | 1,697 | #173 | 5 | #13,430 |
| 2020 | 1,504 | #190 | — | — |
| 2019 | 1,317 | #240 | — | — |
| 2018 | 1,098 | #304 | — | — |
| 2017 | 895 | #353 | — | — |
| 2016 | 743 | #434 | — | — |
| 2015 | 682 | #469 | — | — |
| 2014 | 618 | #507 | — | — |
| 2013 | 481 | #592 | — | — |
| 2012 | 385 | #723 | — | — |
| 2011 | 330 | #812 | — | — |
| 2010 | 311 | #861 | — | — |
| 2009 | 323 | #861 | — | — |
| 2008 | 261 | #1,013 | — | — |
| 2007 | 151 | #1,528 | — | — |
| 2006 | 135 | #1,593 | — | — |
| 2005 | 131 | #1,562 | — | — |
| 2004 | 145 | #1,430 | — | — |
| 2003 | 174 | #1,220 | — | — |
| 2002 | 91 | #1,949 | — | — |
| 2001 | 84 | #2,027 | — | — |
| 2000 | 83 | #2,008 | — | — |
| 1995 | 43 | #2,830 | — | — |
| 1990 | 45 | #2,629 | — | — |
| 1985 | 39 | #2,526 | — | — |
| 1980 | 53 | #2,001 | — | — |
| 1975 | 76 | #1,395 | — | — |
| 1970 | 96 | #1,194 | — | — |
| 1965 | 142 | #837 | — | — |
| 1960 | 156 | #830 | — | — |
| 1955 | 180 | #704 | — | — |
| 1950 | 184 | #624 | — | — |
| 1945 | 221 | #488 | — | — |
| 1940 | 232 | #448 | 5 | #3,785 |
| 1935 | 274 | #385 | — | — |
| 1930 | 257 | #411 | 8 | #3,198 |
| 1925 | 370 | #354 | 6 | #4,045 |
| 1920 | 478 | #298 | 14 | #2,301 |
| 1915 | 521 | #257 | 9 | #2,757 |
| 1910 | 247 | #245 | 5 | #1,768 |
| 1905 | 193 | #223 | — | — |
| 1900 | 229 | #209 | — | — |
| 1895 | 181 | #201 | — | — |
| 1890 | 204 | #170 | — | — |
| 1885 | 152 | #150 | — | — |
| 1880 | 105 | #145 | — | — |
Famous people named Millie
- Millie Perkins Actor · b. 1938
- Millie Small Singer · 1947–2020
- Millie Bobby Brown Actor · b. 2004
- Millie Hughes-Fulford Astronaut · b. 1945
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Millie mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Mildred, Millicent, Emily, Amelia, and Camilla, also used as a formal given name.
How popular is the name Millie in 2025?
Millie ranked #73 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 3,353 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Millie?
46,138 babies have been named Millie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Millie most popular?
Millie peaked in 2025, when 3,353 newborns received the name.
Is Millie a boy or girl name?
Millie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Millie rising or falling?
Millie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Millie?
Well-known people named Millie include Millie Perkins (actor), Millie Small (singer), Millie Bobby Brown (actor).