Milan Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Milan is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Milan?
Milan is spelled M-I-L-A-N. The name has 5 letters.
Milan at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Milan is derived from the Slavic element “mil,” which means “gracious” or “dear.”
- Origin
- Milan is commonly associated with Slavic origins and is used in various Slavic-speaking countries.
- Pronunciation
- MEE-lahn · 2 syllables
Milan Popularity in 2025
Rank#751
Recorded Births362
Rank#242
Recorded Births1,418
- Girls usage fell 53 places to #751 and recorded 41 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 11 places to #242 and recorded 136 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Milan Mean?
Milan is derived from the Slavic element “mil,” which means “gracious” or “dear.”
Origin: Milan is commonly associated with Slavic origins and is used in various Slavic-speaking countries.
How Do You Pronounce Milan?
PronunciationMEE-lahn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Milan?
- History
- The name Milan has been traditionally used as a male given name in Slavic regions.
Milan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 362 | #751 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,418 | #242 |
| 2024 | Girls | 403 | #698 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,554 | #231 |
| 2023 | Girls | 453 | #645 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,524 | #230 |
| 2022 | Girls | 448 | #661 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,038 | #326 |
| 2021 | Girls | 456 | #655 |
| 2021 | Boys | 832 | #388 |
| 2020 | Girls | 457 | #634 |
| 2020 | Boys | 690 | #431 |
| 2019 | Girls | 397 | #719 |
| 2019 | Boys | 664 | #451 |
| 2018 | Girls | 379 | #737 |
| 2018 | Boys | 662 | #451 |
| 2017 | Girls | 381 | #742 |
| 2017 | Boys | 651 | #465 |
| 2016 | Girls | 379 | #751 |
| 2016 | Boys | 687 | #451 |
| 2015 | Girls | 408 | #697 |
| 2015 | Boys | 725 | #425 |
| 2014 | Girls | 425 | #670 |
| 2014 | Boys | 753 | #413 |
When Was Milan Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
1,554 recorded births
National rank #231
2023 · Boys
1,524 recorded births
National rank #230
2025 · Boys
1,418 recorded births
National rank #242
2022 · Boys
1,038 recorded births
National rank #326
Where Milan Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #150 | 5 |
| DE | #167 | 5 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #73 | 267 |
| RI | #155 | 7 |
| NJ | #169 | 60 |
| CO | #202 | 32 |
| TX | #206 | 191 |
| CT | #210 | 16 |
| AZ | #221 | 37 |
| MA | #223 | 27 |