Mylan
Mylan is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Gracious, dear, or favored.
Origin and history
Mylan is a masculine given name with roots in Slavic elements meaning gracious or dear, while also functioning as a modern phonetic variation of names like Milan. In the United States, it has seen steady, modest usage over the past few decades with increased adoption since 2020.
Popularity in the United States
1,442 babies in the United States have been named Mylan since 1880. It ranks #3283 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1467.
States where it is most popular
- OH (36 %)
- FL (18.3 %)
- TX (18.3 %)
- MI (9.7 %)
- CA (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 23 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 36 |
| 1990-2000 | 132 |
| 2000-2010 | 268 |
| 2010-2019 | 475 |
| 2020-2029 | 468 |
Famous people named Mylan
- Mylan Hicks: Football player
Fun facts
- The name shares its etymological root with the Slavic element 'mil', which means gracious or beloved.
- Its recent growth aligns with the popular U.S. naming pattern of two-syllable masculine names ending in '-an' or '-en'.