Milly

Milly is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 112 girls in the United States.

Milly at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Milly

Milly belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Milly first appears in Social Security records in 1884. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #714 in 1884, and in 2024 112 babies received the name — 3,234 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Milly in US records

First recorded (US)
1884
Best US rank
#714 in 1884
Peak year
2014
Babies named Milly in 2024
112
Total since 1880
3,234

Milly in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#116 in 2004
Babies named Milly in 2025
46
Total since 1996
5,223

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Milly mean?

The meaning of Milly is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Milly a boy or girl name?

Milly is a girl name. In 2024, 112 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Milly?

Milly comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Milly?

Milly first appears in US records in 1884. Its best-ever ranking was #714 in 1884, and 112 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].