Milan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Milan is a name of Slavic origin meaning gracious or dear, evolving through historical forms such as Milanus. It has gained popularity particularly in Slavic regions and is also associated with fashion and culture, especially due to its connection to the Italian city. The name holds no biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Milan"
Pronunciation
/mɪˈlɑːn/
Origin
Slavic
Etymology
The name Milan is derived from the Slavic element 'milu', meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also associated with the Latin word 'miles', meaning 'soldier'.
Meaning
gracious, dear
Language Evolution
Milanus, Milan, Milan
Historical Usage
The name Milan gained popularity in the Slavic regions and later spread to other cultures, particularly in Italy and among various European communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Milan, Milano, Milanus
Modern Popularity & Image
Milan is perceived as a modern and stylish name, often associated with the Italian city known for fashion and culture.
Famous People
Milan Kundera, Milan Jovanović, Milan Baroš
📊 Milan Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Milan Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 1,974 peak births in 2023
Geographic Spread
Popular across 41 US states, with strongest presence in Florida
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Milan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Milan"
"Milan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 742nd of 7545 | 1,223 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 808th of 6773 | 1,102 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1057th of 7552 | 954 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1257th of 10718 | 719 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1452nd of 16616 | 898 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1244th of 24088 | 2,017 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 378th of 23106 | 10,256 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13377th of 19264 | 20 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3169th of 27321 | 520 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1067th of 35406 | 3,590 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 686th of 30306 | 5,063 |
Regional Popularity of "Milan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
29.52% 418th/1416 |
34.23% 472nd/1379 |
- |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
29.04% 449th/1546 |
39.14% 609th/1556 |
- |
68.97% 1067th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
28.65% 638th/2227 |
37.20% 904th/2430 |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
47.64% 1322nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
28.29% 831st/2937 |
41.40% 1442nd/3483 |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
31.55% 1276th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
27.57% 1016th/3685 |
29.34% 1313th/4475 |
46.52% 2416th/5194 |
24.05% 1519th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
21.91% 1004th/4582 |
19.83% 1024th/5164 |
23.88% 1746th/7313 |
15.70% 1172nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
12.70% 506th/3984 |
7.09% 318th/4487 |
5.42% 370th/6822 |
5.66% 355th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Milan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
56.31% 2520th/4475 |
65.98% 3427th/5194 |
33.34% 2106th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
30.71% 1407th/4582 |
13.42% 693rd/5164 |
14.11% 1032nd/7313 |
15.22% 1136th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
22.24% 886th/3984 |
9.49% 426th/4487 |
9.35% 638th/6822 |
15.69% 985th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Milan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Milan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Milan" in the United States
The name Milan is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Milan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Milan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 742nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 808th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1057th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1257th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1452nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1244th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 378th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13377th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3169th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1067th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 686th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Milan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.