Milan
Milan is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Gracious, dear, or beloved; also associated with the Italian city.
Origin and history
Milan is a name of Slavic origin derived from the element 'mil', meaning gracious, dear, or beloved. It is also well known as a place name referencing the iconic Italian city of Milan. Though historically used predominantly for males in Slavic countries, it has gained steady popularity in the U.S. as a unisex name, including for girls in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
9,557 babies in the United States have been named Milan since 1880. It ranks #1698 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #662.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15 %)
- NY (10.8 %)
- PA (10.4 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- GA (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 8 |
| 1970-1980 | 12 |
| 1980-1990 | 153 |
| 1990-2000 | 727 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,942 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,136 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,579 |
Famous people named Milan
- Milan Trimbell: Actress
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Slavic root 'mil', which forms many traditional names meaning gracious or beloved.
- Its global recognition is enhanced by the northern Italian city of Milan, a major fashion and cultural hub.
- The name has seen an increase in usage for female babies in the United States since the late 2000s.