Million
Every Million since 1998 — 513 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Million
Million is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,342 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 513 American babies have been named Million — about 83% boys and 17% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 79 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 Million stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Million 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 | 10 | #9,891 | 24 | #4,342 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,033 | 28 | #3,953 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,921 | 43 | #2,927 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,457 | 68 | #2,162 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,825 | 45 | #2,804 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,552 | 36 | #3,182 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,007 | 25 | #4,192 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,371 | 19 | #5,044 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,326 | 11 | #7,386 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,629 | 17 | #5,468 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,495 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,377 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,550 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #13,574 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,619 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #7,056 |
| 2007 | — | — | 13 | #6,496 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,291 |
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| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #12,592 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #12,126 |
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| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,116 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,722 |
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Famous people named Million
- Million Wolde Athlete · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Million in 2025?
Million ranked #4,342 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Million?
513 babies have been named Million in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Million most popular?
Million peaked in 2022, when 79 newborns received the name.
Is Million a boy or girl name?
Million is used for both: about 17% of babies named Million have been girls and 83% boys.
Is the name Million rising or falling?
Million is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Million?
Well-known people named Million include Million Wolde (athlete).