Mills

At a Glance

Meaning

Occupational surname for a miller, or 'one who lived by the mill'

Origin

English (surname)

Gender

Neutral

Pronunciation

MILZListen

Mills is a neutral, clean, modern name with English roots as an occupational surname — originally given to a miller, or 'one who lived by the mill.' It's pronounced MILZ (/ˈmɪlz/), a clean, single-syllable name borrowed from a surname. If you're drawn to names with a straightforward, work-rooted meaning, Mills fits that mold.

Meaning & Origin of Mills

Meaning: Occupational surname for a miller, or 'one who lived by the mill'.

Origin: English (surname).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Mills

Popularity of Mills

SSA records show Mills peaked at #738 in 1882, when 8 babies were given the name. By 2024 it ranked #2929, with 43 babies named Mills that year.

Names Like Mills

These names share Mills’s style, era or origin.

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FAQ

What does the name Mills mean?

Occupational surname for a miller, or ‘one who lived by the mill’. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Mills?

Mills is pronounced MILZ (IPA: /ˈmɪlz/).

Is Mills a popular name right now?

Mills peaked at #738 in 1882 and is ranked #2929 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)

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