Mills
boy name#2765 in 2025Mills entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #691 in 1882, ranks #2765 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
#2765
rank today
#691
peak (1882)
46
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #791 |
| 1890s | #1101 |
| 1900s | #1162 |
| 1910s | #2348 |
| 1920s | #2865 |
| 1930s | #2903 |
| 1940s | #2894 |
| 1950s | #3361 |
| 1960s | #4404 |
| 1980s | #5343 |
| 1990s | #7580 |
| 2000s | #8190 |
| 2010s | #5896 |
| 2020s | #3382 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mills has been most popular in GA, SC, TX.
Living bearers
About 600 people named Mills are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mills alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mills in 2025?
- Mills ranks #2765 among US boy names in 2025, with 46 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mills most popular?
- Mills peaked in 1882, reaching #691 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mills with classmates?
- Mills will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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