The nameMylan
Mylan is a modern spelling of Milan. It reached its best American rank in 2024.
- Boy's name
- Modern
Meaning
Mylan follows Milan, from the Slavic mil, "gracious, dear".
Origin
Modern, from Slavic.
History
In the United States Mylan reached 1713th place in 2024, its best year so far.
Popularity of the name Mylan
Mylan in the United States
Mylan was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 643 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Mylan. Its rise began around 1987, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Mylan in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 89 births a year on average, against 59 in the five years before.
Mylan in France
Mylan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 3,290 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Mylan. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Mylan in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 430 births a year.
Mylan in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Mylan
Names from the same generation as Mylan, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mylan mean?
Mylan follows Milan, from the Slavic mil, "gracious, dear".
What is the origin of the name Mylan?
Modern, from Slavic.
Is Mylan a girl's or a boy's name?
Mylan is a boy's name. In the United States, 24% of the babies named Mylan are girls.
How popular is the name Mylan?
In 2024, Mylan was the 1711th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 97 births.
What are the variants of the name Mylan?
Variants and related names of Mylan include Milan.
What are good sibling names for Mylan?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Emy, Ilyana, Hafsa and Marwa for a sister, Aziz, Eliott, Lucien and Noam for a brother.