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Milan

Unisex #647 in 2023

Milan is a unisex name of mixed origin.

Meaning of Milan

Melan, etc., from Mæġelan, Megelan, Mediolana burg, etc. under influence from early forms of Milan, from Mediolāna etc., from Mediolānum, q.v.

Popularity of Milan

Popularity, 1885–2023

1,974 births in 2023

1885 2023

24,420 U.S. births recorded from 1885–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.

Peak year

2023

1,974 babies

First recorded

1885

138 years of history

Recent trend

Rising

Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Etymology adapted from Wiktionary under CC BY-SA 4.0. If you spot an error, please let us know.