Girl nameCurrently #1,791 in the USSteady
Milly
//ˈmɪli//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20145 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Milly's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Milly's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Milly |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 10 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 19 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 20 |
| 1920 | 17 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1923 | 21 |
| 1924 | 23 |
| 1925 | 21 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1928 | 18 |
| 1929 | 18 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 21 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 17 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 17 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 16 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1960 | 20 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 14 |
| 1963 | 25 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 48 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 39 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 46 |
| 2008 | 116 |
| 2009 | 78 |
| 2010 | 95 |
| 2011 | 82 |
| 2012 | 95 |
| 2013 | 108 |
| 2014 | 129 |
| 2015 | 88 |
| 2016 | 113 |
| 2017 | 103 |
| 2018 | 108 |
| 2019 | 103 |
| 2020 | 103 |
| 2021 | 119 |
| 2022 | 116 |
| 2023 | 110 |
| 2024 | 112 |
Milly through the decades
- Milly peaked in 2014, when 129 babies were named Milly in the US.
- The 2020s were Milly's strongest decade, averaging 112 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Milly has risen 28% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Milly currently ranks #1,791 in the US and is holding steady.