Millie Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Millie

Millie Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: mill-ee
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Millie Name Meaning

The meaning of the name Millie is “gentle” or “kind.” It’s a name that evokes feelings of warmth and kindness, and it’s a great choice for parents looking for a name that reflects their child’s personality.

Origins of the Name Millie

The name Millie has been around for quite some time. It was first recorded in the 16th century, and it’s believed to have originated from the Germanic word “mild,” which means “gentle” or “kind.”

In the 19th century, the name Millie was commonly used as a nickname for the name Amelia. Amelia was a popular name during that time, so it’s likely that many women named Amelia went by the nickname Millie.

Popularity of the Name Millie

Millie has been a popular name for centuries, and it continues to be a popular choice for parents today. It’s a classic name that has a timeless quality to it, and it’s a great choice for parents looking for a name that will stand the test of time.

In the United States, Millie was most popular in the early 1900s and then again in the 1920s and 30s. However, it has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. As of 2021, it ranks around the top 800 names for girls in the US.

Final Thoughts on the Name Millie

Millie is a charming and elegant name with a rich history and a timeless quality. It’s a name that evokes feelings of warmth and kindness, and it’s a great choice for parents looking for a name that reflects their child’s personality. It’s a classic name that has stood the test of time and continues to be a popular choice for parents today.

Millie Name Popularity

How popular is the name Millie? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	251	199	0.0565%
1911	261	176	0.0473%
1912	261	249	0.0494%
1913	252	302	0.0533%
1914	255	368	0.0528%
1915	258	482	0.0531%
1916	264	489	0.0506%
1917	262	522	0.0522%
1918	276	483	0.045%
1919	280	472	0.0451%
1920	302	426	0.0383%
1921	294	462	0.0403%
1922	301	424	0.0381%
1923	319	376	0.0336%
1924	349	342	0.0295%
1925	351	332	0.0294%
1926	341	342	0.0311%
1927	371	294	0.0266%
1928	384	258	0.0241%
1929	398	236	0.0228%
1930	414	211	0.0202%
1931	370	257	0.026%
1932	376	252	0.0255%
1933	357	266	0.0286%
1934	374	242	0.025%
1935	376	239	0.0246%
1936	402	208	0.0216%
1937	449	169	0.0172%
1938	456	174	0.017%
1939	418	212	0.0208%
1940	434	200	0.0188%
1941	452	187	0.0166%
1942	475	195	0.0154%
1943	487	187	0.0143%
1944	471	185	0.0149%
1945	484	173	0.0142%
1946	512	189	0.0128%
1947	515	211	0.0126%
1948	511	208	0.013%
1949	543	186	0.0116%
1950	626	135	0.0084%
1951	529	199	0.0117%
1952	645	140	0.008%
1953	665	135	0.0076%
1954	709	125	0.0068%
1955	673	146	0.0079%
1956	661	160	0.0085%
1957	745	134	0.007%
1958	747	130	0.0069%
1959	684	163	0.0086%
1960	864	98	0.0052%
1961	906	91	0.0048%
1962	850	104	0.0057%
1963	822	110	0.0061%
1964	850	100	0.0057%
1965	807	105	0.0064%
1966	940	68	0.0044%
1967	1,191	37	0.0024%
1968	1,259	34	0.0023%
1969	1,149	48	0.0031%
1970	1,211	48	0.003%
1971	1,213	47	0.0031%
1972	1,548	23	0.0017%
1973	1,268	38	0.0029%
1974	1,344	35	0.0027%
1975	1,430	32	0.0025%
1976	2,025	12	0.0009%
1977	2,331	8	0.0006%
1978	2,186	11	0.0008%
1979	2,082	14	0.001%
1980	2,957	5	0.0003%
1981	1,962	18	0.0012%
1982	2,774	6	0.0004%
1983	2,239	12	0.0008%
1984	2,258	12	0.0008%
1985	—	0	0%
1986	3,457	5	0.0003%
1987	3,284	5	0.0003%
1988	3,407	5	0.0003%
1989	1,802	33	0.002%
1990	2,685	12	0.0007%
1991	2,458	16	0.001%
1992	2,936	10	0.0006%
1993	2,767	11	0.0007%
1994	2,645	13	0.0008%
1995	2,521	14	0.0009%
1996	3,102	7	0.0005%
1997	2,856	10	0.0007%
1998	2,666	13	0.0009%
1999	2,425	19	0.0013%
2000	1,887	39	0.0026%
2001	2,060	31	0.0021%
2002	1,936	38	0.0025%
2003	1,252	109	0.0072%
2004	1,432	84	0.0055%
2005	1,568	68	0.0044%
2006	1,598	72	0.0046%
2007	1,497	88	0.0056%
2008	1,024	199	0.0129%
2009	828	281	0.0188%
2010	829	271	0.0188%
2011	784	288	0.0202%
2012	692	352	0.0247%
2013	573	449	0.0315%
2014	486	589	0.0404%
2015	452	651	0.0447%
2016	424	702	0.0487%
2017	345	857	0.0614%
2018	297	1,055	0.0768%
2019	232	1,287	0.0951%
2020	196	1,430	0.1123%
2021	166	1,590	0.1301%
2022	128	2,160	0.1637%

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Names Like Millie

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What names sound like Millie?

If you like how Millie sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Millie.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Maillie	Sweet	Latin
Mallie	Star of the sea; sweet	Latin
Mellie	Black, dark-skinned; bee; honey; brave strength	Greek
Mille	Helper to the priest	Latin
Millee	Helper to the priest	Latin
Milli	Helper to the priest; bee; honey	Latin
Mollie	Star of the sea	Latin

What names are similar to Millie?

Find a name that’s like Millie, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Aillie	Noble, exalted	German
Billie	A feminine diminutive of William.	English
Gillie	Bright promise; youthful	Latin
Jillie
Lillie	Lily	Latin
Milzie	Brave strength	French
Tillie	Mighty in battle	German

Willie	Will helmet, protection	German

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Siblings of Millie

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Amelia	Work	German

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12 Comments

Alexis Mar 22 at 10:34 am

Family name
It’s an old name
She’s cute

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Sketchy shart May 9 at 5:34 am

Explosive and powerful name, just like a shart.

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Wankenzie manker May 9 at 5:32 am

I agree 😉 marvelous theory. This comment has inspired me to name my child Mildred I couldn’t be more grateful for mamanatural. Wakenzie Manker is overjoyed and pleased #SLAY.

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Josie Mar 7 at 2:52 am

graceful and beautiful just like her daddy

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- Wankenzie manker May 9 at 5:30 am
  
  I agree 😉 marvelous theory. This comment has inspired me to name my child Mildred I couldn’t be more grateful for mamanatural. Wakenzie Manker is overjoyed and pleased #SLAY.
  
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  - Millie Nov 16 at 11:19 pm
    
    I love the name Millie it rocks!
    
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Ashley Oct 29 at 8:07 pm

Millie is a nickname for Amelia. We love both!

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Mama Apr 10 at 12:37 pm

This name goes well with our last name!

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Alida Mar 1 at 4:48 pm

Her name was almost something else. But we waited until confirming her birth certificate details at the hospital to change it to Millie. Everyone absolutely loves it so we are glad we chose it. It’s unique without raising any eyebrows. A cute little vintage baby name. It means gentle strength–which just makes me think of her daddy.

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Kelley Jones Dec 12 at 11:09 am

I love the name and my dad thought of it long before I was pregnant. I liked that aspect as well!

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Rebecca Oct 26 at 6:57 am

We thought Millie was very pretty and beautiful

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Josette Jun 12 at 8:33 am

We absolutely fell in love with this adorable classic name. We ended up finding out it was my late grandmother’s sisters name and fell in love with it even further.

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