Miller" is a classic occupational surname that has been widely used throughout history. The name originates from Middle English, where it was derived from the Olde French word "moulinier," meaning "miller." This occupational name would have originally referred to someone who worked at a cornmill or grain mill. As such, the name Miller is of Anglo-Norman descent and has been prevalent in England since the 12th century. Today, it continues to be popular among English-speaking countries worldwide.
The name Miller experienced a slow start with fewer than 10 births annually until the late 1990s. There was a significant spike in popularity around the year 2000, steadily increasing from 9 births in 2001 to an all-time high of 305 births in 2023. The name Miller has seen consistent growth and popularity over the past two decades, with a total of 1863 babies named Miller born between 1915 and 2023.