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UK boy's name

Million

A modern masculine name derived from the numerical word for "one thousand thousand".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Million is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Million popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2021 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Million is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Million. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Million ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 3 boys were registered as Million.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Million as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4789

2021

Births in 2021

3

Latest year

Peak year

2021

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Million mean?

The given name Million is a relatively modern invention, originating from the English word "million" which refers to the numerical value of 1,000,000. It is likely that this name was created in the 20th century, perhaps as a reflection of the growing importance and abundance of wealth and material possessions in certain cultures.

While there are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Million, it has been used by a few notable individuals in recent history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Million Wolde, an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won the Boston Marathon in 1965.

Another individual named Million was Million Bahri, an Eritrean revolutionary and politician who played a significant role in the struggle for Eritrean independence from Ethiopia in the late 20th century. He served as the first Vice President of Eritrea from 1993 to 1994.

In the realm of entertainment, Million Voices was the stage name of an American singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s. His music blended elements of R&B, pop, and hip-hop, and he was known for his unique vocal style.

Million Pal, born in 1978, is a Swedish-Kenyan professional basketball player who has played for various teams in Europe and Asia. He is considered one of the most successful basketball players from Kenya and has represented the Kenyan national team in international competitions.

Million Haile, born in 1992, is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in marathon and half-marathon events. He has won several major marathons, including the Dubai Marathon in 2018 and the Hamburg Marathon in 2019.

It is worth noting that while the name Million may have been chosen by some parents to symbolize wealth or abundance, it is a relatively uncommon name globally, and its usage has likely been confined to specific cultural or personal contexts.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Million by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Million was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4789 3 1

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FAQ

Million: questions and answers

How popular is the name Million in the UK right now?

In 2021, Million was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Million most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 3 babies registered as Million in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Million?

A modern masculine name derived from the numerical word for "one thousand thousand".

How many people are called Million in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Million across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.