boy name
Milan
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#242 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Milan in the US, 1880–2025
Milan first appears in US records in 1885. It peaked in 2024, when 1,554 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,418.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Milan popular?
Near its peak Milan is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 7,056 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,073 | |
| 2000s | 1,248 | |
| 1990s | 831 | |
| 1980s | 439 | |
| 1970s | 451 | |
| 1960s | 432 | |
| 1950s | 537 | |
| 1940s | 529 | |
| 1930s | 617 | |
| 1920s | 881 | |
| 1910s | 479 | |
| 1900s | 24 | |
| 1890s | 5 | |
| 1880s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Milan a boy or a girl name?
Milan is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Milan a popular name right now?
Milan is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Milan?
In 2025, Milan ranked #242 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Milan most popular?
Milan was most popular in 2024, when about 1,554 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.