Mily
Every Mily since 1981 — 491 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mily
Mily is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,646 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 491 American babies have been named Mily. Its peak came in 2008, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Mily stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mily year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,646 |
| 2024 | 10 | #10,022 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,157 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,878 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,326 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,272 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,945 |
| 2018 | 17 | #7,012 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,152 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,498 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,943 |
| 2014 | 30 | #4,733 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,437 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,052 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,671 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,113 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,838 |
| 2008 | 47 | #3,518 |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,009 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,570 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,014 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,138 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,019 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,275 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,698 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,439 |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,045 |
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Famous people named Mily
- Mily Balakirev Composer · 1837–1910
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mily in 2025?
Mily ranked #10,646 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mily?
491 babies have been named Mily in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mily most popular?
Mily peaked in 2008, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Mily a boy or girl name?
Mily is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mily rising or falling?
Mily is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mily?
Well-known people named Mily include Mily Balakirev (composer).