Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Milan.
National Rank (2025)
#242
All-Time Peak Rank
#230 (2023)
Total U.S. Births
18,608
Unisex Distribution66.1% Boy / 33.9% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Milan Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Milan
According to SSA data, Milan achieved its highest historical rank of #230 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 1,554 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 95.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 120 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Milan scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+95.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,554Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
120Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:6
1890s:5
1900s:24
1910s:479
1920s:881
1930s:617
1940s:529
1950s:537
1960s:432
1970s:451
1980s:439
1990s:831
2000s:1,248
2010s:5,073
2020s:7,056
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMi-lan
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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