Millie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Millie is a name of Germanic origin, meaning 'gentle' or 'mild'. It evolved from Old English names like Mildred and Millicent. The name is often associated with a pleasant and friendly demeanor, and it does not have biblical relevance. Millie has been popular since the late 19th century and continues to be well-liked, with several notable individuals bearing the name.
The name Millie is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Millie has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Millie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2563rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4298th out of 6773 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 285th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 440th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 700th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1342nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2563rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1275th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 226th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Millie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Millie"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪli/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
Millie is often considered a diminutive form of names like Mildred or Millicent, deriving from the Old English 'milde' meaning 'mild' or 'gentle'.
Meaning
gentle, mild
Language Evolution
Mildreth (Old English), Millicent (Old French), Millie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Millie gained popularity in the late 19th century as a standalone name, particularly in English-speaking countries, and has remained in use since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Mildred, Millicent, Mill, Milly
Modern Popularity & Image
Millie is currently perceived as a cute and approachable name, often associated with youthfulness and charm.
Famous People
Millie Bobby Brown, Millie Jackson, Millie Small
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Millie"
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 "Millie"
"Millie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2563rd of 7545 | 163 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4298th of 6773 | 44 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 23106th of 23106 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 285th of 9107 | 9,182 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 440th of 9204 | 4,537 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 700th of 12526 | 3,630 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1342nd of 19264 | 1,308 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2563rd of 27321 | 710 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1275th of 35406 | 2,772 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 226th of 30306 | 16,699 |
Regional Popularity of "Millie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Millie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
28.74% 407th/1416 |
15.66% 216th/1379 |
11.28% 267th/2366 |
44.92% 513th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
35.83% 554th/1546 |
29.31% 456th/1556 |
14.45% 340th/2353 |
36.65% 567th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
35.52% 791st/2227 |
30.45% 740th/2430 |
18.96% 541st/2853 |
35.42% 983rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
53.18% 1562nd/2937 |
35.75% 1245th/3483 |
35.65% 1254th/3518 |
45.40% 1836th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
95.17% 3507th/3685 |
51.46% 2303rd/4475 |
55.83% 2900th/5194 |
45.46% 2872nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
25.84% 1184th/4582 |
39.50% 2040th/5164 |
17.68% 1293rd/7313 |
15.06% 1124th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
4.32% 172nd/3984 |
8.34% 374th/4487 |
3.17% 216th/6822 |
3.86% 242nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Millie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Millie" 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.