Milburn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Milburn has its origins in Old English, meaning 'mill by the stream'. It evolved through various forms including Mylenburna and Milbourne before settling on Milburn. The name evokes traits of pastoral life and has no biblical relevance. It saw increased usage as a surname before becoming a given name in the 19th century.
The name Milburn is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Milburn has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Milburn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 835th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1110th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1850th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3976th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14347th out of 16616 names. Discover how the name 'Milburn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Milburn"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪl.bɜrn/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Milburn is derived from the Old English elements 'mylen' meaning 'mill' and 'burna' meaning 'stream' or 'brook'. Thus, it can be interpreted as 'mill by the stream'.
Meaning
mill by the stream
Language Evolution
Mylenburna, Milbourne, Milburn
Historical Usage
Milburn gained popularity as a surname and later became adopted as a given name, particularly in English-speaking regions during the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Milbourne, Millburn, Miliburn
Modern Popularity & Image
Milburn is viewed as a traditional and somewhat unique name, often associated with rural or pastoral imagery due to its meaning.
Famous People
Milburn Stone, an American actor known for his role in 'Gunsmoke'., Milburn Drysdale, a fictional character from 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Milburn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Milburn"
"Milburn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 835th of 7545 | 1,050 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1110th of 6773 | 672 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1850th of 7552 | 345 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3976th of 10718 | 108 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 14347th of 16616 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Milburn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
48.31% 684th/1416 |
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27.35% 647th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.67% 1139th/1546 |
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38.89% 915th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
61.62% 1758th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Milburn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Milburn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Milburn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.