Total births
264
Boys' name · since 1912
Milledge
264 babies named Milledge in U.S. Social Security records since 1912, with the highest year being 1943. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 264
- total births
- 1912–1973
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
264 boys have been named Milledge since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Milledge has 264 recorded births among boys since 1912, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1973.
- 264 total births
- 1912–1973 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
264 boys have been named Milledge since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1973.
- 264
- total births
- 1912–1973
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Milledge was born in this single decade.
1943
Single peak year
15 babies were named Milledge in 1943 - its busiest year on record.
Milledge's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Milledge's SSA record in two at 1934 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1943 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Milledge at a glance
Last recorded 1973Peak year
1943
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Milledge popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1973
- Peak year (1943)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Milledge by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Milledge's strongest decade.
65 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Milledge births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
50 births
- 1920s
1920s
65 births
- 1930s
1930s
31 births
- 1940s
1940s
64 births
- 1950s
1950s
41 births
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 65 births (25% of all-time use).
Milledge by state
Where Milledge concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 16 | 6.1% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.9% |
South Carolina share of Milledge's total US births 6.1%
Even split
16 of 264 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Milledge? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 264 babies named Milledge. The most recent recorded year was 1973. Its busiest year on record was 1943, with 15 births.
When was Milledge most popular? ▼
Milledge was most popular in the 1920s decade with 65 total births. The single peak year was 1943.
Where is Milledge most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Milledge are South Carolina (16 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Milledge been used? ▼
Milledge has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 62 years of data through 1973.
What names are similar to Milledge? ▼
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 Milledge's data
- Milledge's decade-level peak was the 1920s (65 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Milledges (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina 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 Milledge
Nearby Names Like Milledge
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Milledge
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
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Compare Milledge side by side: Milledge vs Miles Milledge vs Milton Milledge vs Milo
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1912–1973 (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. "Milledge: Baby Name Since 1912 - 264 Births, Peak 1943." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/milledge. 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 Milledge 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 June 2026.