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Miller

Boy / Girl name · 426 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Miller: 426 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 36 births in 2018.

A strong occupational name with Scottish and English roots, Miller originally described someone who worked in a mill, grinding grain into flour—a trade of vital importance in medieval communities. As a surname turned first name, it’s been carried by several notable figures, including playwright Arthur Miller, author of *Death of a Salesman*, and the acclaimed actor Ezra Miller. The name also connects to the Scottish Isles via the Miller of Haugh, a traditional title, and shares its root with the many villages and towns named Mill or Miller throughout Scotland. Interestingly, Miller has surged in popularity as a contemporary first name, particularly for boys, possibly influenced by the appealing simplicity of modern occupational names like Mason and Cooper—a trend that sees yesterday’s trade adopted as today’s cool, down-to-earth choice.