Milly
girl name#1777 in 2025Milly entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #686 in 1884, ranks #1777 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1884–2025
#1777
rank today
#686
peak (1884)
113
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #897 |
| 1890s | #1418 |
| 1900s | #1944 |
| 1910s | #2266 |
| 1920s | #2144 |
| 1930s | #2383 |
| 1940s | #2907 |
| 1950s | #3361 |
| 1960s | #3904 |
| 1970s | #5855 |
| 1980s | #7212 |
| 1990s | #7700 |
| 2000s | #3339 |
| 2010s | #1961 |
| 2020s | #1796 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Milly has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 2,800 people named Milly are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Milly alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Milly in 2025?
- Milly ranks #1777 among US girl names in 2025, with 113 babies given the name.
- When was the name Milly most popular?
- Milly peaked in 1884, reaching #686 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Milly with classmates?
- Milly will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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