Baby Name Popularity Profile

Milan

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Milan.

✦ Gracious, dear 🌍 Slavic, Italian virtue traditional
National Rank (2025) #753
All-Time Peak Rank #596 Achieved 2013
Total U.S. Births 9,557 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 61.6% Boy / 38.4% Girl Leans Male
First Recorded 1969 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 479 births in 2013
💡 The Milan Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Gracious, dear
Language Origin Slavic, Italian
Origin Type multiple
Derived from the Slavic element 'milu' meaning 'gracious, dear'. The name is also associated with the Italian city of Milan, which is sometimes used as a given name.
Common Nicknames
Mila Lani
Pronunciation: MEE-lahn
Themes & Categories
virtue traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Milan

According to SSA data, Milan achieved its highest historical rank of #596 in 2013. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2013 with 479 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 11.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 44 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Milan across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Declining
10-Year Shift -11.3% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 479 births in 2013
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 44 yrs
Historical Volatility Moderately Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 8
1970s: 12
1980s: 153
1990s: 727
2000s: 1,942
2010s: 4,136
2020s: 2,579

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Mi-lan
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: 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.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Maryland
Top States Maryland, Delaware, Georgia, District of Columbia, Florida
States with Data 31
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Maryland #396 525 2011 57.6% Decline
Delaware #209 67 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #333 578 2021 +10.0% Growth
District of Columbia #180 91 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #567 601 2016 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #602 435 2011 55.2% Decline
Pennsylvania #549 835 2013 50.0% Decline
Virginia #598 300 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #416 233 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #884 156 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #484 41 2022 Insufficient historical volume
California #850 1,212 2009 +9.4% Growth
New York #581 872 2010 35.6% Decline
Michigan #498 318 2020 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #760 237 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #1083 560 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 72 2012 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #435 91 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #1090 303 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #1009 232 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #960 63 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #793 51 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts Unranked 68 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 20 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri Unranked 25 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin Unranked 22 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado Unranked 11 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana Unranked 17 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #641 13 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Washington Unranked 10 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 5 2023 Insufficient historical volume

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