Milan
Inherited from Middle English Milane, Melan, etc., from Old English Mæġelan, Megelan, Mediolana burg, etc. under influence from early forms of French Milan, from…
Every Milan since 1885 — 28,165 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Milan
Milan is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #242 in 2025 with 1,418 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1885, 28,165 American babies have been named Milan — about 66% boys and 34% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 1,977 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 Milan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Milan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 362 | #753 | 1,418 | #242 |
| 2024 | 403 | #699 | 1,554 | #231 |
| 2023 | 453 | #648 | 1,524 | #230 |
| 2022 | 448 | #662 | 1,038 | #326 |
| 2021 | 456 | #656 | 832 | #389 |
| 2020 | 457 | #635 | 690 | #431 |
| 2019 | 397 | #720 | 664 | #451 |
| 2018 | 379 | #737 | 662 | #452 |
| 2017 | 381 | #742 | 651 | #465 |
| 2016 | 379 | #754 | 687 | #451 |
| 2015 | 408 | #700 | 725 | #425 |
| 2014 | 425 | #671 | 753 | #413 |
| 2013 | 479 | #596 | 486 | #547 |
| 2012 | 382 | #727 | 153 | #1,186 |
| 2011 | 471 | #615 | 149 | #1,191 |
| 2010 | 435 | #667 | 143 | #1,238 |
| 2009 | 360 | #788 | 153 | #1,184 |
| 2008 | 239 | #1,089 | 163 | #1,127 |
| 2007 | 258 | #1,025 | 143 | #1,236 |
| 2006 | 212 | #1,154 | 118 | #1,373 |
| 2005 | 212 | #1,119 | 118 | #1,300 |
| 2004 | 192 | #1,173 | 122 | #1,244 |
| 2003 | 139 | #1,430 | 109 | #1,294 |
| 2002 | 130 | #1,479 | 98 | #1,354 |
| 2001 | 107 | #1,696 | 108 | #1,238 |
| 2000 | 93 | #1,850 | 116 | #1,183 |
| 1995 | 57 | #2,330 | 77 | #1,346 |
| 1990 | 33 | #3,334 | 69 | #1,347 |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,389 | 44 | #1,520 |
| 1980 | — | — | 48 | #1,369 |
| 1975 | — | — | 39 | #1,418 |
| 1970 | — | — | 40 | #1,328 |
| 1965 | — | — | 48 | #1,077 |
| 1960 | — | — | 46 | #1,161 |
| 1955 | — | — | 59 | #983 |
| 1950 | — | — | 60 | #890 |
| 1945 | — | — | 52 | #875 |
| 1940 | — | — | 51 | #885 |
| 1935 | — | — | 41 | #1,007 |
| 1930 | — | — | 72 | #752 |
| 1925 | — | — | 79 | #736 |
| 1920 | — | — | 87 | #690 |
| 1915 | — | — | 66 | #738 |
| 1910 | — | — | 9 | #1,175 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 6 | #899 |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Milan
- Milan Kundera Writer · b. 1929
- Milan I of Serbia Politician · 1854–1901
- Milan Nedić Politician · 1878–1946
- Milan Kučan Politician · b. 1941
- Milan Rastislav Štefánik Politician · 1880–1919
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Milan mean?
Inherited from Middle English Milane, Melan, etc., from Old English Mæġelan, Megelan, Mediolana burg, etc. under influence from early forms of French Milan, from Medieval Latin Mediolāna etc., from Latin Mediolānum, q.v.
How popular is the name Milan in 2025?
Milan ranked #242 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,418 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Milan?
28,165 babies have been named Milan in the United States since 1885, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Milan most popular?
Milan peaked in 2023, when 1,977 newborns received the name.
Is Milan a boy or girl name?
Milan is used for both: about 34% of babies named Milan have been girls and 66% boys.
Is the name Milan rising or falling?
Milan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Milan?
Well-known people named Milan include Milan Kundera (writer), Milan I of Serbia (politician), Milan Nedić (politician).