Milly Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Milly originates from Latin, derived as a diminutive of names like Millicent and Amelia, meaning 'gentle' and 'industrious'. The name has evolved through forms such as Mildred and Millicent. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is currently seen as a friendly and charming name. There is no biblical relevance associated with Milly.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Milly"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪli/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Milly is often considered a diminutive form of names such as Millicent or Amelia, which have roots in the Latin word 'miles' meaning 'soldier' or 'servant'.
Meaning
gentle, industrious
Language Evolution
Mildred, Millicent, Amelia, Milly
Historical Usage
The name Milly gained popularity in the 19th century as a diminutive form of longer names like Millicent and has remained in use as an independent name.
Variants & Derivatives
Milly, Millie, Millicent, Mildred
Modern Popularity & Image
Milly is perceived as a sweet and approachable name, often associated with youthful energy and charm.
Famous People
Milly Bobby Brown, Milly Alcock, Milly Dowler
📊 Milly Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Milly Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 129 peak births in 2014
Geographic Spread
Popular across 23 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Milly"
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 "Milly"
"Milly" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2275th of 9107 | 265 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2392nd of 9204 | 239 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3231st of 12526 | 256 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5866th of 19264 | 134 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7390th of 27321 | 157 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3049th of 35406 | 824 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1867th of 30306 | 1,312 |
Regional Popularity of "Milly" by Generation for Male 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Milly" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
- | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 1546th/1546 |
- | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
80.45% 1955th/2430 |
- |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
82.43% 3777th/4582 |
61.33% 3167th/5164 |
40.35% 2951st/7313 |
30.34% 2264th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
58.96% 2349th/3984 |
48.07% 2157th/4487 |
30.69% 2094th/6822 |
28.04% 1760th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Milly"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Milly" 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 "Milly" in the United States
The name Milly is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Milly has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Milly' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2275th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2392nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3231st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5866th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7390th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3049th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1867th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Milly' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.