Milan
How to say it: muh-LAHN · /məˈlɑn/
From Old Slavic 'mil' meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'; also the name of the Italian city.
Milan was the 253rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,780 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 57% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #126 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #253 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 1,780 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,767 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +57% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #126 |
| In France, 2025 | #27 among boys’ names, 640 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising now, Milan found its best showing in the 2020s. It rests at its peak and should keep rising.
What goes with it
Smooth to the ear with soft sounds and a place name spirit that travels well. Luca and Elio share the style.
Middle names that flow with Milan →
Nicknames
- Mila
- Mil
Honouring a Milan in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Milan is about 1 in 74.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish.
In France: #27 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #269. Ireland: #203.
Famous people named Milan
- Milan Kundera (1929–2023)Franco-Czechoslovak poet and novelist
- Milan Baroš (born 1981)Czech association football player
- Milan Kučan (born 1941)First President of Slovenia
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