Millie
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
42,765 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2024 Peak Popularity Year
2,910 Peak Births

Millie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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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.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Millie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈmɪli/

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Origin

Germanic

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Etymology

Millie is often considered a diminutive form of names like Mildred or Millicent, deriving from the Old English 'milde' meaning 'mild' or 'gentle'.

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Meaning

gentle, mild

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Language Evolution

Mildreth (Old English), Millicent (Old French), Millie (Modern English)

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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.

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Variants & Derivatives

Mildred, Millicent, Mill, Milly

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Modern Popularity & Image

Millie is currently perceived as a cute and approachable name, often associated with youthfulness and charm.

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Famous People

Millie Bobby Brown, Millie Jackson, Millie Small

📊 Millie Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Rising
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Millie Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 2,910 peak births in 2024

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Utah

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Millie" - Complete Guide (8 Names)

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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
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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.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Millie" in the United States

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.

Infographic: Millie name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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