Milan: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced mih-LAHN · 2 syllables
Inherited from Middle English Milane, Melan, etc., from Old English Maegelan, Megelan, Mediolana burg, etc. under influence from early forms of French Milan, from Medieval Latin Mediolana etc., from Latin Mediolanum, q.v. As American settlements, typically after the Italian city. Doublet of Milano.
- Origin
- Slavic
- Pronunciation
- mih-LAHN
- US rank (2025)
- #242
- US babies a year
- about 1,698 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Milan?
Milan was the #242 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,780 babies. It’s rising: up 92% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #242 |
| England & Wales | #333 |
| Scotland | #372 |
| Ireland | #199 |
| France | #100 |
| Norway | #141 |
| Canada | #79 |
| Australia | #352 |
How old are people named Milan?
Half of US adults named Milan are older than 29; most are between 18 and 78. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Milan
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Milan have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Milan
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Milan
How do you pronounce Milan?
Milan is pronounced mih-LAHN.
How popular is the name Milan?
Milan was the #242 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,780 babies. It’s rising: up 92% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Milan?
Half of US adults named Milan are older than 29. Most are between 18 and 78.