Boy · #3,681 in 2026

Milus

Name: Popularity of the name Milus in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Milus, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,681

Peak Rank

#2,862 (1944)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1917

First Year

1950

Last Year

1944

Peak Year

#2862

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Milus

The earliest SSA record of Milus as a baby boy name dates back to 1917, when 6 babies received it. 1944 was its biggest year on record, with 7 newborns named Milus — #2,862 in the national rankings. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 51% of all recorded Miluss. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1950 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 72 Miluss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Milus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Milus is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Malus
Mullus
Mullis
Malice
Malas
Molasse
Mullahs
Millis
Melis
Mellis
Melisse
Milice

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Milus

What does the name Milus mean?

Milus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Milus in 2026?

In 2026, Milus ranks #3,681 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Milus most popular?

Milus reached its peak popularity in 1944, ranking #2,862 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Milus a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Milus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Milus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Milus include Nina, Policarpio, Crandall. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Milus

Milus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 72 births in the dataset. Milus's peak popularity came in 1944 when it ranked #2,862. Use the chart and map above to compare Milus's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.