Milan Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Milan has been used since the Middle Ages in Slavic regions.

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A Deep Dive

Milan Overview

Meaning

Kind, loving, gracious

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Slavic

Etymology

Derived from the Slavic element “mil,” meaning “gracious” or “dear.”

Pronunciation

/ˈmiː.lɑn/

Popularity

Milan is popular in various countries, including the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Serbia. In 2023, Milan ranked #345 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

22 (Influential, Visionary, Powerful)

Name Styles

Modern, Exotic, Cool

Associated Traits

Graceful, gentle, charming

Name Day

November 11th (Slovakia)
A Deep Dive

Milan Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Milano, Milena, Milanes, Milanoah, Milanko, Milani, Milanka

Common Nicknames

Mil, Lanny, Milo, Mimi, Millie, Milla, Manny

Diminutives

Milly, Mili, Lani, Milo, Mila

Famous People

  • Milan Kundera
    (Czech-French Author)
  • Milan Lucic
    (Canadian Hockey Player)
  • Milan Hejduk
    (Czech Hockey Player)
  • Milan Stankovic
    (Serbian Singer)
  • Milan Piqué
    (Celebrity Child)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Milan Kundera
    ("The Unbearable Lightness of Being," Novel)
  • Milan Lucic
    ("Hockey Wives," TV Series)
  • Milan
    ("Milan Talkies," Film)
  • Milan Patel
    ("Milan’s Misfits," Comic Series)
  • "Milan"
    (Song)

Places

  • Milan City
    (Lombardy, Italy)
  • Milan Township
    (Michigan, USA)
  • Milan Village
    (Minnesota, USA)
  • Milan Hill State Park
    (New Hampshire, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Milan?

Milan means “gracious” or “dear.” It suggests traits such as kindness and affection.

What Is the Origin of The Name Milan?

Milan comes from Slavic origins, where it means “gracious” or “dear.” It is derived from the Slavic element “mil,” which denotes kindness and love.

Milan Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Milan in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3882021#3262022#2302023
Top 3 Rankings#2302023#3262022#3882021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Milan

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023230
(+96 from 2022)
1516
(+480 from 2022)
0.08279
2022326
(+62 from 2021)
1036
(+206 from 2021)
0.05531
2021388
(+42 from 2020)
830
(+140 from 2020)
0.04430
2020430
(+21 from 2019)
690
(+27 from 2019)
0.03730
2019451
No change from 2018
663
(+1 from 2018)
0.03450
2018451
(+14 from 2017)
662
(+11 from 2017)
0.03406
2017465
(-14 from 2016)
651
(-35 from 2016)
0.03289
2016451
(-26 from 2015)
686
(-38 from 2015)
0.03387
2015425
(-13 from 2014)
724
(-29 from 2014)
0.03541
2014412
(+134 from 2013)
753
(+267 from 2013)
0.03675
2013546
(+636 from 2012)
486
(+333 from 2012)
0.02405
20121182
(+1 from 2011)
153
(+4 from 2011)
0.00754
20111183
(+49 from 2010)
149
(+6 from 2010)
0.00733
20101232
(-51 from 2009)
143
(-10 from 2009)
0.00696
20091181
(-62 from 2008)
153
(-10 from 2008)
0.00721
20081119
(+110 from 2007)
163
(+20 from 2007)
0.00748
20071229
(+137 from 2006)
143
(+25 from 2006)
0.00646
20061366
(-70 from 2005)
118
No change from 2005
0.00538
20051296
(-52 from 2004)
118
(-3 from 2004)
0.00555
20041244
(+46 from 2003)
121
(+12 from 2003)
0.00573
20031290
(+56 from 2002)
109
(+11 from 2002)
0.00519
20021346
(-115 from 2001)
98
(-10 from 2001)
0.00474
20011231
(-56 from 2000)
108
(-8 from 2000)
0.00522
20001175
(+191 from 1999)
116
(+29 from 1999)
0.00555
19991366
(-275 from 1998)
87
(-31 from 1998)
0.00427
19981091
(-26 from 1997)
118
(-1 from 1997)
0.00582
19971065
(+161 from 1996)
119
(+28 from 1996)
0.00596
19961226
(+112 from 1995)
91
(+14 from 1995)
0.00454
19951338
(-50 from 1994)
77
(-5 from 1994)
0.00383
19941288
(+112 from 1993)
82
(+13 from 1993)
0.00402
19931400
(+90 from 1992)
69
(+8 from 1992)
0.00334
19921490
(+37 from 1991)
61
(+4 from 1991)
0.00291
19911527
(-191 from 1990)
57
(-12 from 1990)
0.00269
19901336
No change from 1989
69
(+2 from 1989)
0.00321
19891336
(+146 from 1988)
67
(+16 from 1988)
0.00320
19881482
(+492 from 1987)
51
(+20 from 1987)
0.00255
19871974
(-498 from 1986)
31
(-15 from 1986)
0.00159
19861476
(+28 from 1985)
46
(+2 from 1985)
0.00239
19851504
(+261 from 1984)
44
(+12 from 1984)
0.00229
19841765
(-295 from 1983)
32
(-10 from 1983)
0.00171
19831470
(-6 from 1982)
42
(-1 from 1982)
0.00225
19821464
(+197 from 1981)
43
(+8 from 1981)
0.00228
19811661
(-304 from 1980)
35
(-13 from 1980)
0.00188
19801357
(-258 from 1979)
48
(-18 from 1979)
0.00259
19791099
(+23 from 1978)
66
(+5 from 1978)
0.00368
19781122
(+368 from 1977)
61
(+23 from 1977)
0.00357
19771490
(+13 from 1976)
38
(+2 from 1976)
0.00222
19761503
(-97 from 1975)
36
(-3 from 1975)
0.00221
19751406
(-177 from 1974)
39
(-7 from 1974)
0.00240
19741229
(+285 from 1973)
46
(+14 from 1973)
0.00282
19731514
(-408 from 1972)
32
(-22 from 1972)
0.00198
19721106
(+246 from 1971)
54
(+15 from 1971)
0.00323
19711352
(-37 from 1970)
39
(-1 from 1970)
0.00215
19701315
(-265 from 1969)
40
(-14 from 1969)
0.00210
19691050
(+208 from 1968)
54
(+18 from 1968)
0.00295
19681258
(-156 from 1967)
36
(-9 from 1967)
0.00203
19671102
(+135 from 1966)
45
(+8 from 1966)
0.00253
19661237
(-172 from 1965)
37
(-11 from 1965)
0.00204
19651065
(+30 from 1964)
48
No change from 1964
0.00253
19641095
(+121 from 1963)
48
(+7 from 1963)
0.00237
19631216
(+124 from 1962)
41
(+7 from 1962)
0.00199
19621340
(-134 from 1961)
34
(-9 from 1961)
0.00162
19611206
(-54 from 1960)
43
(-3 from 1960)
0.00199
19601152
(-24 from 1959)
46
(-1 from 1959)
0.00212
19591128
(-150 from 1958)
47
(-13 from 1958)
0.00217
1958978
(+188 from 1957)
60
(+16 from 1957)
0.00278
19571166
(-167 from 1956)
44
(-12 from 1956)
0.00201
1956999
(-23 from 1955)
56
(-3 from 1955)
0.00261
1955976
(+63 from 1954)
59
(+7 from 1954)
0.00282
19541039
(-40 from 1953)
52
No change from 1953
0.00251
1953999
(-46 from 1952)
52
(-4 from 1952)
0.00260
1952953
(+31 from 1951)
56
(+5 from 1951)
0.00284
1951984
(-99 from 1950)
51
(-9 from 1950)
0.00267
1950885
(+57 from 1949)
60
(+6 from 1949)
0.00330
1949942
(-19 from 1948)
54
(-2 from 1948)
0.00300
1948923
(+76 from 1947)
56
(+5 from 1947)
0.00314
1947999
(+32 from 1946)
51
(+7 from 1946)
0.00275
19461031
(-167 from 1945)
44
(-8 from 1945)
0.00267
1945864
(+191 from 1944)
52
(+13 from 1944)
0.00379
19441055
(-138 from 1943)
39
(-14 from 1943)
0.00281
1943917
(-157 from 1942)
53
(-18 from 1942)
0.00364
1942760
(+74 from 1941)
71
(+13 from 1941)
0.00504
1941834
(+48 from 1940)
58
(+7 from 1940)
0.00462
1940882
(-36 from 1939)
51
(-1 from 1939)
0.00430
1939846
(-62 from 1938)
52
(-9 from 1938)
0.00459
1938784
(-13 from 1937)
61
(-2 from 1937)
0.00537
1937771
(-73 from 1936)
63
(-9 from 1936)
0.00576
1936698
(+294 from 1935)
72
(+31 from 1935)
0.00677
1935992
(-147 from 1934)
41
(-14 from 1934)
0.00383
1934845
(-83 from 1933)
55
(-9 from 1933)
0.00518
1933762
(+41 from 1932)
64
(+1 from 1932)
0.00627
1932803
(-101 from 1931)
63
(-11 from 1931)
0.00586
1931702
(+47 from 1930)
74
(+2 from 1930)
0.00692
1930749
(-44 from 1929)
72
(-5 from 1929)
0.00637
1929705
(-15 from 1928)
77
(-7 from 1928)
0.00695
1928690
(+36 from 1927)
84
(+4 from 1927)
0.00736
1927726
(-121 from 1926)
80
(-27 from 1926)
0.00689
1926605
(+125 from 1925)
107
(+28 from 1925)
0.00934
1925730
(+1 from 1924)
79
(-3 from 1924)
0.00686
1924731
(-87 from 1923)
82
(-17 from 1923)
0.00701
1923644
(+42 from 1922)
99
(+9 from 1922)
0.00874
1922686
(-28 from 1921)
90
(-6 from 1921)
0.00800
1921658
(+29 from 1920)
96
(+9 from 1920)
0.00844
1920687
(+51 from 1919)
87
(+12 from 1919)
0.00790
1919738
(-10 from 1918)
75
(-2 from 1918)
0.00739
1918728
(+45 from 1917)
77
(+11 from 1917)
0.00734
1917773
(-111 from 1916)
66
(-13 from 1916)
0.00688
1916662
(+72 from 1915)
79
(+13 from 1915)
0.00856
1915734
(+233 from 1914)
66
(+33 from 1914)
0.00749
1914967
(-149 from 1913)
33
(-1 from 1913)
0.00483
1913818
(-18 from 1912)
34
(+4 from 1912)
0.00634
1912800
(+317 from 1911)
30
(+20 from 1911)
0.00665
19111117
(+1 from 1910)
10
(+1 from 1910)
0.00414
19101118
(+322 from 1909)
9
(+4 from 1909)
0.00432
19091440
(-327 from 1908)
5
(-2 from 1908)
0.00283
19081113
(-19 from 1907)
7
No change from 1907
0.00421
19071094
(+159 from 1906)
7
(+2 from 1906)
0.00441
19061253
(-187 from 1892)
5
No change from 1892
0.00347
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18921066
(-230 from 1885)
5
(-1 from 1885)
0.00380
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1885836
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00517
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Milan

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2712021#2532022#2022023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1712021#1282022#772023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4102021#3142022#2062023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2732021#2242022#1572023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4152021#3042022#2012023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4692021#5002022#3792023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#5462021#5362022#4132023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2722021#2402022#1322023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#8762021#8822022#4992023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3342021#3252022#2352023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3282021#3202022#2082023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3822021#4952022#3452023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#8162021#4472022#3712023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6932021#4712022#4242023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4132021#3532022#4692023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#5062021#4242022#2662023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3372021#4982022#3012023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#5372021#6262022#3482023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4462021#3822022#1882023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#7032021#3752022#4182023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5542020#4072022#3112023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3512021#1962022#1832023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2162021#3292022#1232023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5382021#4362022#4162023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4892021#4242022#3432023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#9662021#6292022#5552023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4862021#4232022#5222023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4742021#4202022#2252023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6242019#4382022#2482023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7782021#5742022#3872023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5602020#4342022#3962023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7542020#5902021#3882023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5592016#6272019#4202023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#6152015#4732016#5282020

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4292014#3172021#3842023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2152017#1352023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2402016#2452020

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5382020#6252023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#6102023

Popularity Rankings for Milan in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#232021#242022#152023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#252021#222022#242023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#312020#282021#332022

Popularity in Slovakia

Slovakia flagSlovakia#432018#502019#482020

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#612021#482022#472023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#692020#712021#512022

Popularity in Greenland

Greenland flagGreenland#592019#682020#632021

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#872020#992021#962022

Popularity in Czechia

Czechia flagCzechia#932014#1042015#1142016

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1502020#1382021#1002022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#1542020#1402021#1202022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#1272022#1302023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1732019#1532020#1322021

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#1522021#1602022#1462023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2292021#2132022#1852023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2072021#2152022#2432023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3172019#3332020#2742021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3122021#3292022#3032023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4272019#3382022#3652023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3522022#3952023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3722020#3722021#4352023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Milan a Name for Boys or Girls?

While Milan is often associated with boys, it’s increasingly used for girls as well, following modern naming trends.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Milan

Milan in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Milan Kundera (Author, 1929–2023): A Czech-French writer best known for his novel "The Unbearable Lightness of Being."
  • Milan Lucic (Hockey Player, born 1988): A Canadian professional ice hockey player who has played for several NHL teams.
  • Milan Hejduk (Hockey Player, born 1976): A retired Czech professional ice hockey player who spent his entire NHL career with the Colorado Avalanche.
  • Milan Stankovic (Singer, born 1987): A Serbian pop singer who gained fame after participating in the Eurovision Song Contest.
  • Milan Piqué (Celebrity Child, born 2013): The son of Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué and Colombian singer Shakira.
  • Milan Hodža (Politician, 1878–1944): A Slovak politician who served as the Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik (Astronomer and Politician, 1880–1919): A Slovak astronomer, military leader, and politician instrumental in the creation of Czechoslovakia.
  • Milan Kundera ("The Unbearable Lightness of Being," 1984 Novel): A philosophical novel exploring the lives and loves of four characters in Czechoslovakia.
  • Milan Lucic ("Hockey Wives," 2015 TV Series): A professional ice hockey player featured in this reality series about the lives of players' wives and girlfriends.
  • Milan ("Milan Talkies," 2019 Film): A romantic drama about a young filmmaker and his love story amidst small-town cinema culture.
  • Milan Patel ("Milan’s Misfits," 2021 Comic Series): A superhero leading a diverse group of heroes in a fight against evil forces.
  • "Milan" (2015 Song): A popular track celebrating the vibrant energy of the Italian city of Milan.
  • Milan ("Milan Fashion Week," Annual Event): A globally renowned fashion event showcasing the latest trends and designers.
  • Milan ("Milan's Secret," 2010 Children's Book): A story about a young boy named Milan who discovers a magical secret in his backyard.
  • Milan City (Lombardy, Italy): A global fashion and design capital, famous for its high-end restaurants and shops.
  • Milan Township (Michigan, USA): A civil township located in Monroe County, featuring a mix of rural and suburban environments.
  • Milan County (Queensland, Australia): An administrative division in Queensland with a variety of landscapes and small communities.
  • Milan Village (Minnesota, USA): A small village in Chippewa County, noted for its community events and local arts scene.
  • Milan Hill State Park (New Hampshire, USA): A state park offering camping, hiking, and scenic views of the surrounding area.
  • Milan Municipality (Ohio, USA): A municipality located in Erie and Huron counties, known for its historic district and museums.
  • Milan Lake (Wisconsin, USA): A freshwater lake in Chippewa County, popular for fishing and boating.

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