Milad
Every Milad since 1987 — 455 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Milad
Milad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,514 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 455 American babies have been named Milad. Its peak came in 2022, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Milad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Milad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,514 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,371 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,839 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,356 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,429 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,344 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,309 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,464 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,702 |
| 2016 | 12 | #7,007 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,199 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,571 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,896 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,638 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,337 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,718 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,318 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,651 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,354 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,817 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,804 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,663 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,190 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,446 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,908 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,507 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,532 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,777 |
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Famous people named Milad
- Milad Mohammadi Soccer player · b. 1993
- Milad Beigi Athlete · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Milad in 2025?
Milad ranked #7,514 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Milad?
455 babies have been named Milad in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Milad most popular?
Milad peaked in 2022, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Milad a boy or girl name?
Milad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Milad rising or falling?
Milad is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Milad?
Well-known people named Milad include Milad Mohammadi (soccer player), Milad Beigi (athlete).