Milan
boy name#242 in 2025Milan entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #230 in 2023, ranks #242 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1885–2025
#242
rank today
#230
peak (2023)
1,418
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #836 |
| 1890s | #1066 |
| 1900s | #1225 |
| 1910s | #846 |
| 1920s | #686 |
| 1930s | #795 |
| 1940s | #921 |
| 1950s | #1011 |
| 1960s | #1172 |
| 1970s | #1314 |
| 1980s | #1549 |
| 1990s | #1310 |
| 2000s | #1247 |
| 2010s | #680 |
| 2020s | #308 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Milan has been most popular in FL, CA, TX.
Living bearers
About 16,000 people named Milan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Milan is a kid of about 7 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Milan in 2025?
- Milan ranks #242 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,418 babies given the name.
- When was the name Milan most popular?
- Milan peaked in 2023, reaching #230 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Milan with classmates?
- Milan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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