Total births
427
Unisex name · since 1998
Million
Since 1998, U.S. Social Security records show 427 babies named Million, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3952
- among boys today
- 427
- born since 1998
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Million is the #3952 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 427 recorded since 1998.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Million has been recorded 427 times among boys since 1998, currently ranked #3952 nationally and more common than 72% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2025.
- #3952 among boys today
- 427 born since 1998
- 2020s peak decade
- 72% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Million is currently the #3952 unisex name in America, more common than 72% of boys - 427 born since 1998, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3952
- among boys today
- 427
- born since 1998
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Million vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3952
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 72% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Million was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
68 babies were named Million in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Million compares
427 Top 47% higher than 53% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Million's all-time total is 16% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Million | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 427 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 68 | 23 | 22,252 |
Million's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Million's full recorded timeline at 2014, 79% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 21% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2003, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2022 peak of 68 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Million at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#3,952
Active since
1998
Million popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Million popularity over time - girls
86 total births recorded since 2016 (Million as girls' name)
Million by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Million's strongest decade.
244 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Million births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s 71
2000s
71 births
- 2010s
2010s
106 births
- 2020s
2020s
244 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 244 births (57% of all-time use).
Million by state
Where Million concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 21 | 4.9% |
| #2 | Florida | | 14 | 3.3% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 13 | 3.0% |
| #4 | California | | 10 | 2.3% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 5 | 1.2% |
Texas share of Million's total US births 4.9%
Even split
21 of 427 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Million? ▼
Since 1998, Social Security records show 427 babies named Million. Today it holds rank #3952 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 68 births.
When was Million most popular? ▼
Million was most popular in the 2020s decade with 244 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Million most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Million are Texas (21 births), Florida (14 births), Georgia (13 births).
Is Million a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Million is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 427 births, and as a girl's name it has 86 births.
How long has the name Million been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Million since 1998 -- 28 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Million? ▼
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 Million's data
- Texas records the most Millions (21 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 Million
Nearby Names Like Million
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Million
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 Million side by side: Million vs Miles Million vs Milton Million vs Milo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Million
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, 1998–2025 (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. "Million: #3952 Unisex Name - 427 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/million. 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 Million 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.