gender neutral
Milan
gracious, dear
About Milan
Sophisticated and international, this name glides across linguistic boundaries with remarkable ease. It carries European elegance whether pronounced with emphasis on the first or second syllable, adapting gracefully to different cultural contexts. There's a cosmopolitan quality here, suggesting worldliness and cultural awareness. The name works equally well in artistic circles and business environments, never feeling out of place regardless of setting. It's gender-neutral in many cultures, though increasingly chosen for boys by parents who appreciate its sleek, modern sound. The two syllables create a perfect balance—brief enough to be memorable, substantial enough to carry weight. Milan suggests someone who will navigate the world with style and confidence, someone comfortable in diverse situations. It's refined without being stuffy, distinctive without being difficult, and carries an inherent sophistication that grows with the child into adulthood.
Popularity of the Name Milan
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | #898 | ||||
| 1912 | #811 | ||||
| 1913 | #827 | ||||
| 1914 | #981 | ||||
| 1915 | #738 | ||||
| 1916 | #668 | ||||
| 1917 | #777 | ||||
| 1918 | #731 | ||||
| 1919 | #743 | ||||
| 1920 | #690 | ||||
| 1921 | #661 | ||||
| 1922 | #690 | ||||
| 1923 | #649 | ||||
| 1924 | #734 | ||||
| 1925 | #736 | ||||
| 1926 | #607 | ||||
| 1927 | #729 | ||||
| 1928 | #693 | ||||
| 1929 | #711 | ||||
| 1930 | #752 | ||||
| 1931 | #706 | ||||
| 1932 | #807 | ||||
| 1933 | #767 | ||||
| 1934 | #850 | ||||
| 1936 | #708 | ||||
| 1937 | #775 | ||||
| 1938 | #794 | ||||
| 1939 | #854 | ||||
| 1940 | #885 | ||||
| 1941 | #837 | ||||
| 1942 | #766 | ||||
| 1943 | #921 | ||||
| 1945 | #875 | ||||
| 1948 | #929 | ||||
| 1949 | #944 | ||||
| 1950 | #889 | ||||
| 1951 | #986 | ||||
| 1952 | #958 | ||||
| 1955 | #982 | ||||
| 1958 | #989 | ||||
| 2013 | #547 | #452 | #260 | #350 | #211 |
| 2014 | #413 | #331 | #262 | #212 | |
| 2015 | #425 | #349 | #301 | #187 | |
| 2016 | #451 | #349 | #330 | #526 | #188 |
| 2017 | #465 | #358 | #408 | #125 | |
| 2018 | #452 | #361 | #466 | #436 | #92 |
| 2019 | #451 | #341 | #423 | #435 | #89 |
| 2020 | #431 | #343 | #510 | #95 | |
| 2021 | #389 | #295 | #311 | #86 | |
| 2022 | #326 | #228 | #339 | #331 | #95 |
| 2023 | #230 | #232 | #366 | #301 | #90 |
| 2024 | #231 | #234 | #372 | #232 | #95 |
| 2025 | #242 | #286 | #203 | #108 | |
| 1997 | #639 | #689 | |||
| 1998 | #644 | #705 | |||
| 1999 | #498 | #383 | #723 | ||
| 2000 | #510 | #587 | |||
| 2001 | #561 | #554 | |||
| 2002 | #550 | #664 | |||
| 2003 | #479 | #551 | |||
| 2004 | #412 | #646 | |||
| 2005 | #449 | #286 | #525 | ||
| 2006 | #483 | #296 | #468 | #597 | |
| 2007 | #588 | #432 | #591 | #492 | |
| 2008 | #469 | #516 | #380 | ||
| 2009 | #609 | #350 | #670 | #317 | |
| 2010 | #494 | #315 | #440 | #308 | |
| 2011 | #489 | #329 | #335 | #260 | |
| 2012 | #532 | #418 | #262 | ||
| 1991 | #797 | ||||
| 1992 | #934 | ||||
| 1993 | #957 | ||||
| 1995 | #826 | ||||
| 1996 | #852 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Milan
Names Similar to Milan
Nicknames for Milan
- Mil
- Lan
- Miles
- Milo
- M
Famous People Named Milan
| Milan Kundera | Acclaimed Czech-French writer |
| Milan Baroš | Czech former professional footballer |
| Milan Piqué Mebarak | Son of Colombian singer Shakira and Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué |
| Milan Rastislav Štefánik | Influential Slovak diplomat and astronomer |
| Milan Lucic | Canadian professional ice hockey player |
| Milan Mandarić | Serbian-American businessman and football club owner |
| Milan Hejduk | Retired Czech professional ice hockey player |
| Milan Hodža | Prominent Slovak politician and prime minister |
| Milan Kocourek | Czech professional tennis player |
| Milan Williams | American musician and member of the funk band Commodores |
| Milan Badelj | Croatian professional footballer |
| Milan Panic | Serbian-American businessman and former Prime Minister of Yugoslavia |
| Milan Michálek | Czech professional ice hockey player |
| Milan Šašik | Slovak actor and director |
| Milan Stanković | Serbian pop singer |
| Milan Chvostek | Czech surgeon and physician |
| Milan Dochev | Bulgarian football referee |
| Milan Damjanović | Montenegrin basketball player |
| Milan Djuric | Bosnian professional footballer |
| Milan Tucović | Serbian philosopher and social theorist |
Characters Named Milan
| Milan Vireo | Character from the fantasy book series "The Inheritance Cycle" by Christopher Paolini |
| Milan Karkaroff | Character from the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling |
| Milan Jacovich | Fictional detective in a series of mystery novels by Les Roberts |
| Milan Rutra | Character from the science fiction novel "Dune" by Frank Herbert |
| Milan Crncevic | Character from the video game "Hearts of Iron IV" |
| Milan Zerga | Character from the video game "Command & Conquer - Tiberian Sun" |
| Milan Antonovic | Character from the video game "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell - Chaos Theory" |
| Milan Boron | Character from the video game "Deus Ex" |
| Milan Tramell | Character from the film "Basic Instinct" |
| Milan Pešl | Character from the film "Closely Watched Trains" |
| Milan Saratoga | Character from the film "Island of Lost Souls" |
| Milan Jerković | Character from the film "The Talented Mr. Ripley" |
| Milan Coban | Character from the film "Ghost Dog - The Way of the Samurai" |
| Milan Pula | Character from the film "The Clan" |
| Milan Straka | Character from the film "Orbis Pictus" |
| Milan Novak | Character from the film "What a Wonderful Family! 2" |
| Milan Nastajjá | Character from the film "Shadow of the Wolf" |
| Milan Vachon | Character from the TV series "Sons of Anarchy" |
| Milan Virey | Character from the TV series "Poldark" |
| Milan "The Butcher" Creighton | Character from the TV series "Justified" |