Miller

Meaning of Miller

Miller means "one who grinds grain." It originally described someone whose job was to operate a mill.

Miller has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Miller

Miller is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #369 in 2025 from #927 in 2011.

Miller as a girl's name

Miller is also used as a girl's name, currently ranked #571 in the US. Miller refers to someone who owns or works in a grain mill. It's an occupational surname that became a given name.

Notable people named Miller

• Arthur Miller
  Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright
• Henry Miller
  Controversial American writer
• Dennis Miller
  Comedian and political commentator
• Miller Barber
  Professional golfer
• Mitch Miller
  Musician and conductor

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Questions about the name Miller

What does the name Miller mean?

Miller means miller means "one who grinds grain." it originally described someone whose job was to operate a mill, and it comes from English origins.

Is Miller a boy's or a girl's name?

Miller is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Miller?

In 2025, Miller ranked #369 for boys, up from #438 the year before and #571 for girls, up from #756 the year before.

When was Miller most popular?

Miller peaked at #369 in 2025.