Miller is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #874 in 2014 with 249 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 864 births ranking #369. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 295.2%. In 2014, approximately 1 in every 7,713 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.