Mill worker or from the mill
Milam is an English habitational surname-turned-first name, likely referring to someone who lived or worked at a mill. It is derived from the Middle English elements 'mille' (mill) and 'ham' (homestead or village). While rare as a given name, it has deep roots in the American South as a family name.
Less common today
Milam isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,380 in 2018.
Professional baseball player
Texas county named after Ben Milam, a leader in the Texas Revolution
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
