Miller is a distinctive choice, ranked #4844 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Miller in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#4844
US Rank #757
About the Name Miller
Miller has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 945 places in five years. It was most popular in 2007 at #492 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.
Miller is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #757, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Miller
Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Miller per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Miller in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Miller has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 945 places in the last five years. Its peak was #492 in 2007. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Miller is more popular in the US (#757) than in the UK (#4844). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Miller include: Sean Miller — Sean Edward Miller is an American college basketball coach who currently serves as head coach at the University of Texas at Austin.; Stephen Miller — Stephen N.; Von Miller — Vonnie B'VSean Miller is an American professional football linebacker..
Miller appears in the US top 500 at #438 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
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UK babies named Miller (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 945 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Miller
Likely around 1 other Miller in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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