Holding steady, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Millard since 1880
Babies named Millard per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Millard's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 561 |
| 1890s | 556 |
| 1900s | 654 |
| 1910s | 2,978 |
| 1920s | 3,964 |
| 1930s | 2,605 |
| 1940s | 2,111 |
| 1950s | 1,506 |
| 1960s | 829 |
| 1970s | 453 |
| 1980s | 238 |
| 1990s | 132 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Millard is an English surname-turned-given name that saw its greatest use in the late 19th century, peaking in 1887 when it ranked among the top 200 names. It is most famously associated with President Millard Fillmore, the 13th president of the United States. Since then, its popularity has steadily declined; as of 2025, it ranks 7679 and is given to roughly 1 in 170,808 newborns. Its trajectory is stable, indicating a consistent but very low level of use. The name carries a sturdy, old-fashioned feel, often evoking a sense of Americana. While it has no top state concentrations in modern records, its historical use was spread across the United States. Millard remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a rare name with presidential history.
Millard is an English surname that originated as an occupational name for someone who worked at or guarded a mill, from Old English 'mylen' (mill) and 'weard' (guard). It has been used as a given name since the 19th century, particularly in the United States, where it gained some prominence due to President Millard Fillmore.
Where Millard is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Milly, Mill
Sibling names for Millard
Names that share Millard's style, for a brother or sister.
