Mylan
- US rank
- #1,826
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,709 in 2024
87 babies were named Mylan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 593 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1984–2025
US births per million boys, 1932–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Mylan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 19,646 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Mylan, 87 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mylan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMylan first shows up in US birth records in 1932, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 93 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #1,709.
- Then vs nowMylan is 6.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 123,457 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 19,646.
- TrendMylan has climbed 593 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,826. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMylan is most popular in Ohio, where it ranks #940, followed by Florida (#958). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
About the name Mylan
Mylan is a boy name of Italian origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-lan”. US birth records list Mylan for boys from 1932 to 2025, in 51 of those 94 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #1,709 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,826, with 87 babies.
Origin:Italian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.2 | 869,565 girls |
| 1990s | 2.9 | 341,297 girls |
| 2000s | 6.9 | 145,773 girls |
| 2010s | 9.6 | 104,275 girls |
| 2020s | 7.6 | 131,868 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 1.3 | 784,314 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 2,857,143 boys |
| 1960s | 1.2 | 806,452 boys |
| 1970s | 1.5 | 675,676 boys |
| 1980s | 1.9 | 526,316 boys |
| 1990s | 6.8 | 146,843 boys |
| 2000s | 13 | 74,794 boys |
| 2010s | 25 | 39,620 boys |
| 2020s | 45 | 22,124 boys |
Other spellings of Mylan
More Italian boy names
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Unisex name: Luka · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Emiliano · rival, striving
- Boy name: Lorenzo · from Laurentum
- Unisex name: Giovanni · God is gracious
- Boy name: Matteo · gift of God
Questions about the name Mylan
What is the origin of the name Mylan?
Mylan has Italian roots in our records. Other Italian names include Luca, Leo, Luka.
Is Mylan a boy or girl name?
Mylan is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Mylan?
Mylan ranked #1,826 for US boys in 2025, given to 87 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#1,709).