Rising since 2010, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Millee since 2009
Babies named Millee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 137 |
| 2020s | 144 |
Meaning & origin
Millee is a modern name that first appeared on the U.S. naming landscape in 2009, reflecting a trend toward playful, diminutive-style names ending in 'ee.' With a rank of 5,238 in 2025 and an incidence of 1 in 66,969 births, it remains a rare choice. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 2010, and its peak year came in 2022, suggesting growing appeal. Unlike the more traditional Millie, which has centuries of history, Millee is a fresh respelling that fits contemporary naming preferences for light, vowel-heavy sounds. It has not yet broken into any top state lists, indicating its popularity is spread thinly across the country.
Millee appears to be a modern spelling variant of Millie, traditionally a diminutive of Mildred, Camilla, or Emily. It may also be an independent coinage. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2009 and has since gained modest popularity, particularly in the 2020s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mill, Lee, Mills
Sibling names for Millee
Names that share Millee's style, for a brother or sister.
