Miller is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #452 in 2016 with 90 recorded births. This places Miller in the top 7% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 91 births ranking #449. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 3,688 boys born was named Miller. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Miller comes from an English occupational surname meaning someone who worked in a mill. As a first name it fits the modern taste for surname choices that feel straightforward and friendly.
Like Carter, Mason, and Parker, Miller crossed from job-based surname to given name through modern naming trends. Its familiar sound has helped it grow quickly.