How Many People Are Named Milburn?

Complete statistics for the name Milburn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Milburn
Rare
Old English

Milburn means 'dark stream' in Old English and it's incredibly rare, with only 1 in 709,157 Americans sharing this name. That's just 465 people today, making it a very unique choice. The majority of folks named Milburn are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older feel.

~7,437
Living in US
1 in 44,568
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dark stream
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Strong
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

465
Worldwide Bearers
#188,032
Global Rank
🇱🇧 Lebanon
1
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1
🇶🇦 Qatar
1
🇳🇿 New Zealand
1
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1
🇮🇱 Israel
1
🇬🇭 Ghana
1
🇫🇷 France
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
465 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 95
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
106
Would be 30–60 (5%)
2,128
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 2,234 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
89
Modern Appeal
11
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Milburn Through the Generations

Milburn has been a steady presence throughout the decades, peaking in popularity during 1918 with 79 births. Today, the name's legacy lives on through 465 individuals, most of whom are over 60 years old. This age distribution paints a picture of a name cherished by older generations, with fewer younger people adopting it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 197
Tennessee 149
Kentucky 98
Arkansas 89
Indiana 39
Missouri 28
Illinois 26
Oklahoma 23
Alabama 11
Louisiana 10

⭐ Famous People Named Milburn

Milburn is an English male given name which may refer to:…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Milburn's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Milburn

How Many People Have the Name Milburn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,437 people in the United States currently share the name Milburn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 44,568 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Milburn a Common or Rare Name?

Milburn is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Milburn Mean?

Milburn means "dark stream" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Milburn in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Milburn Most Popular?

The name Milburn reached peak popularity in 1918, with 79 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Milburn?

Approximately 7,437 people named Milburn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,437. That works out to roughly 1 in 44,568 Americans.

Is Milburn a rare name?

Milburn is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 44,568 Americans has this name.

What does the name Milburn mean?

Milburn means "dark stream" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Milburn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Milburn are male and 0% are female.

When was Milburn most popular?

Milburn peaked in 1918 with 79 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US7,437
All-Time Births7,437
1 in X1 in 44,568
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age95
Peak Year1918
World Rank#188,032
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.