Miller is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #507 in 2025 with 76 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 91 births ranking #449. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 3,578 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.