Millard
Pronunciation: [ m-IHL-erd ]
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Millard first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,304 babies have been named Millard in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Millard is past its peak , currently ranked #30,049 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,049
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Millard
Millard is a boy name .
Is Millard a boy or girl name? Millard is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,049 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,905. Millard is more commonly used as a girl name.
Millard is currently ranked #30,049 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Millard include Mil, Mill, Milly, Millie, Ard, Ardy, Ardie, Miy, Miie, and Milkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Millard include Miller, Mills, Million . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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