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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Millar — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Millani|Millaray
ScottishGirl→ Stable

Millar

MIL-er · 2 syllables

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Girl
#16846
→ Stable
#16846
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 2
Peak rank
#16846 in 2024
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Scottish girl names
Millar

Popularity score: 2  ·  SSA Rank: #16846

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
36 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Millar scores well on meaning depth but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
60
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
OccupationalScottishSurname-as-given2-syllableModernContemporaryRareSurname
Character
practical determinationsteadfast reliabilityhumble craftsmanshipquiet strength
STRONG
High confidence

Millar is a Scottish girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #16846 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#16846 · very rare
Millar at a Glance
Meaning:An occupational surname meaning 'one who operates a mill', used as a given name in modern contexts.
Language root:Old English · Scottish
Peak rank:#16846 in 2024
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Miller◈Milo◈Miles◈Milan◈MilerMylar
Similar Style
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Works well with
Harper◈Riley◈Morgan◈Casey◈Quinn◈Blake◈River◈Sage◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Millar · Overview
Summary

Millar is a Scottish girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #16846 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 5/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Millar scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Modern character
Millar carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
millar.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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