Total births
2,234
Boys' name · since 1884
Milburn
Since 1884, U.S. Social Security records show 2,234 babies named Milburn, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,234
- total births
- 1884–1985
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Milburn sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 2,234 recorded since 1884.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Milburn has been recorded 2,234 times among boys since 1884, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1884 to 1985.
- 2,234 total births
- 1884–1985 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,234 boys have been named Milburn since 1884, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1985.
- 2,234
- total births
- 1884–1985
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Milburn was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
79 babies were named Milburn in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Milburn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Milburn splits its recorded history at 1937: 33% of all births land in the more recent half, 67% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1884 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1918 peak of 79 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Milburn at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1884
Milburn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–1985
- Peak year (1918)
- 79
- Annual births at peak, across 102 years of records
Milburn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Milburn's strongest decade.
590 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Milburn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 35
1890s
35 births
- 1900s 92
1900s
92 births
- 1910s
1910s
489 births
- 1920s
1920s
590 births
- 1930s
1930s
387 births
- 1940s
1940s
282 births
- 1950s 171
1950s
171 births
- 1960s 120
1960s
120 births
- 1970s 48
1970s
48 births
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 590 births (26% of all-time use).
How Milburn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Milburn's total volume
Milburn vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Milburn by state
Where Milburn concentrates geographically, total births since 1884
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 197 | 8.8% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 149 | 6.7% |
| #3 | Kentucky | | 98 | 4.4% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 89 | 4.0% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 39 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Missouri | | 28 | 1.3% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 26 | 1.2% |
| #8 | Oklahoma | | 23 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Milburn's total US births 8.8%
Even split
197 of 2,234 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Milburn appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Milburn? ▼
Milburn has been given to 2,234 babies in the U.S. since 1884, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1985. 79 babies were born in 1918, its single highest year.
When was Milburn most popular? ▼
Milburn was most popular in the 1920s decade with 590 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Milburn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Milburn are Texas (197 births), Tennessee (149 births), Kentucky (98 births).
How long has the name Milburn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Milburn since 1884 -- 102 years through the most recent 1985 data.
What names are similar to Milburn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Miles, Milton, Milo, Milan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Milburn's data
- Milburn's decade-level peak was the 1920s (590 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Milburns (197 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Milburn
Nearby Names Like Milburn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Milburn
Miles Boy
#37 122,868 births
Milton Boy
#1426 117,936 births
Milo Boy
#120 43,847 births
Milan Boy
#231 18,608 births
Millard Boy
16,743 births
Compare Milburn side by side: Milburn vs Miles Milburn vs Milton Milburn vs Milo
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1884–1985 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Milburn: Baby Name Since 1884 - 2,234 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/milburn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Milburn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.