Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Miller.
National Rank (2025)
#369
All-Time Peak Rank
#369 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
11,172
Unisex Distribution80.2% Boy / 19.8% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Miller Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Miller
According to SSA data, Miller achieved its highest historical rank of #369 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 864 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 217.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Miller scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+217.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record864Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:102
1890s:98
1900s:140
1910s:526
1920s:726
1930s:505
1940s:399
1950s:402
1960s:269
1970s:233
1980s:210
1990s:511
2000s:1,196
2010s:2,407
2020s:3,448
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMil-ler
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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