Miller
English occupational surname
"grinder of grain"
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Updated Sat Mar 15 2025
Miller Origin and Meaning
The name Miller is a girl's name meaning "grinder of grain".
Miller is the third-most common surname in the United States and was one of the fastest-rising first names for both girls and boys in 2023.
Miller rose nearly 300 places on the girls' side to vault into the Top 1000 for the first time, ranking at Number 873 in 2023. The rise for boys is less but the rank is higher, nearly in the Top 500.
Lovable nickname Millie adds to the appeal for a daughter.
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# 879 in the US
Miller Rank in US Top 1000
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