Mulan Name Popularity and Statistics
Mulan is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Mulan?
Mulan is spelled M-U-L-A-N. The name has 5 letters.
Mulan Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,458
Recorded Births72
- Girls usage rose 75 places to #2,458 and recorded 2 more 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.
Mulan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2000 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 72 | #2,458 |
| 2024 | Girls | 70 | #2,533 |
| 2023 | Girls | 56 | #2,975 |
| 2022 | Girls | 59 | #2,856 |
| 2021 | Girls | 50 | #3,215 |
| 2020 | Girls | 71 | #2,441 |
| 2019 | Girls | 50 | #3,172 |
| 2018 | Girls | 54 | #3,004 |
| 2017 | Girls | 29 | #4,695 |
| 2016 | Girls | 32 | #4,423 |
| 2015 | Girls | 23 | #5,653 |
| 2014 | Girls | 26 | #5,163 |
| 2013 | Girls | 27 | #5,013 |
| 2012 | Girls | 23 | #5,710 |
| 2011 | Girls | 8 | #12,153 |
| 2010 | Girls | 11 | #9,790 |
| 2009 | Girls | 11 | #9,975 |
| 2008 | Girls | 8 | #12,579 |
| 2007 | Girls | 5 | #17,636 |
| 2006 | Girls | 10 | #10,611 |
| 2005 | Girls | 5 | #16,462 |
| 2002 | Girls | 6 | #13,595 |
| 2001 | Girls | 8 | #11,020 |
| 2000 | Girls | 6 | #13,154 |
When Was Mulan 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.
2025 · Girls
72 recorded births
National rank #2,458
2020 · Girls
71 recorded births
National rank #2,441
2024 · Girls
70 recorded births
National rank #2,533
2022 · Girls
59 recorded births
National rank #2,856
Where Mulan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| VA | #1,037 | 6 |
| GA | #1,075 | 8 |
| IL | #1,240 | 6 |
| PA | #1,392 | 5 |
| NC | #1,437 | 5 |
| NY | #2,075 | 5 |
| CA | #3,095 | 5 |