Miller is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2358 in 2016 with 80 recorded births. This places Miller in the top 12% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 528 births ranking #571. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 471.4%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 22,144 girls 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.