Everything about the name MILLEDGE

Meaning, origin, history

Milledge is an uncommon given name of English origin. It is derived from the English surname Millage or Milledge, which itself is a variant of the Old English personal name Mildgyth. The meaning of Mildgyth is "gentle combat," derived from the elements "mil" meaning gentle or mild, and "geþ" meaning battle or combat.

The name Milledge does not have a significant historical figure associated with it. However, it has been used sparingly throughout history, often as a given name in families where the surname Millage or Milledge is prevalent. For example, there was a Milledge Luke Burton, who served as a U.S. Congressman from Mississippi in the late 19th century.

Today, Milledge remains an uncommon name, but it continues to be used occasionally. It may be chosen for its unique sound and its historic ties to England. Despite its rarity, the name Milledge does not have any popular cultural references or associated traits of character. Instead, each person named Milledge brings their own personality and story to the name.

See also

English

Popularity of the name MILLEDGE since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Milledge has seen a varied number of births over the years in the United States. The earliest year recorded is 1912 with 5 births. The following two years also saw 6 births each, indicating a consistent but low occurrence of the name during that time.

In 1915, there was a slight increase with 10 births. This trend continued into 1916 and 1918 with 7 and 8 births respectively. However, from 1919 to 1921, the number of births dropped back down to an average of around 8 per year.

The years 1922 to 1930 saw a fluctuations in the number of Milledge births, ranging from 5 to 10. This pattern continued until 1946, with some peaks and valleys along the way.

It's interesting to note that there were 15 births in 1943, which was the highest recorded during this period. This could indicate a brief increase in popularity for the name Milledge during that time.

From 1947 to 1956, the number of Milledge births hovered around an average of 6 or 7 per year. There was another peak in 1958 with 10 births.

After 1959, there is a gap in the data until 1970 when 6 births were recorded. The name appeared again in 1973 with 7 births.

In total, over this period, there were 264 Milledge births recorded in the United States. This shows that while the name may not have been extremely common, it has had a steady presence over the years.