Girl
Milly
industrious, striving
About Milly
Picture a name that sparkles with joy and radiates warmth—that's Milly. This charming choice brings to mind sunny afternoons, infectious laughter, and an irrepressibly cheerful spirit. Milly has that rare quality of sounding both vintage and fresh, making it timelessly appealing. It's the kind of name that makes people smile when they hear it, carrying an inherent friendliness that opens doors and hearts. The double 'l' gives it a playful bounce, while its compact form makes it easy for little ones to learn and write. Consider how Milly suits every stage of life: adorable on a toddler, approachable on a teenager, and professional yet personable on an adult. This name promises to give your daughter a head start in making positive first impressions, wrapped in a package that's as sweet as it is substantial.
Popularity of the Name Milly
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | #714 | |||
| 1997 | #359 | |||
| 1998 | #329 | |||
| 1999 | #331 | #396 | ||
| 2000 | #322 | #396 | #629 | |
| 2001 | #314 | #361 | ||
| 2002 | #155 | #354 | #593 | |
| 2003 | #140 | #778 | ||
| 2004 | #125 | #388 | #313 | |
| 2005 | #143 | #350 | #805 | |
| 2006 | #144 | #317 | ||
| 2007 | #154 | #383 | #533 | |
| 2008 | #175 | #235 | #536 | |
| 2009 | #188 | #402 | #568 | |
| 2010 | #211 | #185 | #349 | |
| 2011 | #233 | #274 | #427 | |
| 2012 | #317 | #265 | #332 | |
| 2013 | #366 | #218 | #522 | |
| 2014 | #304 | #288 | #396 | |
| 2015 | #379 | #251 | #517 | |
| 2016 | #393 | #228 | #634 | |
| 2017 | #489 | #311 | #825 | |
| 2018 | #547 | #537 | ||
| 2019 | #511 | #245 | #669 | |
| 2020 | #638 | #309 | #944 | |
| 2021 | #609 | #713 | ||
| 2022 | #621 | #291 | #826 | |
| 2023 | #593 | #214 | ||
| 2024 | #687 | |||
| 2025 | #780 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Milly
Names Similar to Milly
Nicknames for Milly
- Mil
- Mills
- Mils
- Lilly
Famous People Named Milly
| Milly Shapiro | American actress |
| Milly Quezada | Dominican singer |
| Milly Carlucci | Italian TV presenter |
| Milly Rosso | English actress |
| Milly Scott | Surinamese-Dutch singer |
| Milly D'Abbraccio | Italian actress and politician |
| Milly LaForet | French singer and actress |
| Milly Ashford | English singer-songwriter |
| Milly Dowler | British murder victim, sparking media ethics discussion |
| Milly Clark | Australian long-distance runner |
| Milly Taiden | American author |
| Milly Simmonds | British actress |
| Milly van Stapele | Dutch field hockey player |
| Milly Glass | Brazilian actress |
| Milly Del Rubio | American singer |
| Milly De Mori | Italian journalist |
| Milly Werzberger | British painter |
| Milly Cardoso | Brazilian model |
| Milly Vitale | Italian actress |
Characters Named Milly
| Milly Wolfhard | character from "Stranger Things" |
| Milly Ashford | character from "Code Geass" |
| Milly Bobby Brown | character from "Enola Holmes" |
| Milly Scott | character from "Bridgerton" |
| Milly Grant | character from "Seven Days in Utopia" |
| Milly Farrier | character from "Dumbo" |
| Milly Cheery | character from "Sky High" |
| Milly Skinner | character from "The Pink Panther 2" |
| Milly Stone | character from "Dynasty" |
| Milly Fayre | character from "Peaky Blinders" |
| Milly O'Brien | character from "The Fugitive" |
| Milly Larson | character from "The Spectacular Now" |
| Milly Stephenson | character from "The Da Vinci Code" |
| Milly Forrest | character from "The Red Shoes" |
| Milly Farrel | character from "The House of Mirth" |
| Milly Drummond | character from "The Orville" |
| Milly Sanderson | character from "EastEnders" |
| Milly Thomas | character from "Holby City" |
| Milly Cairns | character from "River City" |
| Milly Fitzgerald | character from "Emmerdale" |