Millard
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Millard since 1880 — 16,776 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Millard
Millard is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,035 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 16,776 American babies have been named Millard. Its peak came in 1922, when 485 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Millard stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Millard year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 10 | #8,035 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #13,685 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #13,410 |
| 2019 | — | — | 8 | #9,455 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,608 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,423 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #7,962 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,494 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,382 |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #10,415 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,397 |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #11,978 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,570 |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #13,741 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #11,027 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,363 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,639 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,382 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #8,925 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #7,212 |
| 1995 | — | — | 15 | #4,204 |
| 1990 | — | — | 15 | #3,899 |
| 1985 | — | — | 18 | #2,791 |
| 1980 | — | — | 29 | #1,942 |
| 1975 | — | — | 38 | #1,441 |
| 1970 | — | — | 73 | #937 |
| 1965 | — | — | 75 | #851 |
| 1960 | — | — | 123 | #706 |
| 1955 | — | — | 163 | #576 |
| 1950 | — | — | 182 | #496 |
| 1945 | — | — | 199 | #423 |
| 1940 | — | — | 210 | #394 |
| 1935 | — | — | 252 | #348 |
| 1930 | 5 | #5,037 | 337 | #310 |
| 1925 | — | — | 385 | #293 |
| 1920 | — | — | 418 | #269 |
| 1915 | — | — | 406 | #240 |
| 1910 | — | — | 75 | #279 |
| 1905 | — | — | 51 | #277 |
| 1900 | — | — | 68 | #248 |
| 1895 | — | — | 50 | #256 |
| 1890 | — | — | 62 | #211 |
| 1885 | — | — | 63 | #201 |
| 1880 | — | — | 56 | #213 |
Famous people named Millard
- Millard Fillmore Politician · 1800–1874
- Millard Mitchell Actor · 1903–1953
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Millard mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Millard in 2025?
Millard ranked #8,035 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Millard?
16,776 babies have been named Millard in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Millard most popular?
Millard peaked in 1922, when 485 newborns received the name.
Is Millard a boy or girl name?
Millard is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Millard rising or falling?
Millard is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Millard?
Well-known people named Millard include Millard Fillmore (politician), Millard Mitchell (actor).