Mylan
Every Mylan since 1932 — 1,875 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mylan
Mylan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,832 in 2025 with 87 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1932, 1,875 American babies have been named Mylan — about 77% boys and 23% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 110 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mylan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mylan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,659 | 87 | #1,832 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,294 | 97 | #1,716 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,356 | 88 | #1,825 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,367 | 77 | #1,991 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,904 | 65 | #2,187 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,785 | 54 | #2,432 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,093 | 38 | #3,133 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,439 | 49 | #2,602 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,754 | 45 | #2,747 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,832 | 44 | #2,755 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,881 | 48 | #2,591 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,930 | 54 | #2,393 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,288 | 54 | #2,353 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,979 | 55 | #2,347 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,491 | 38 | #3,030 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,568 | 50 | #2,499 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,260 | 36 | #3,203 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,994 | 42 | #2,865 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,609 | 32 | #3,422 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,723 | 25 | #3,961 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,928 | 29 | #3,429 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,699 | 29 | #3,341 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,508 | 27 | #3,420 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,296 | 14 | #5,312 |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,056 | 18 | #4,412 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,712 | 16 | #4,724 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,347 | 12 | #5,016 |
| 1990 | — | — | 20 | #3,133 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,565 |
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| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,270 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mylan in 2025?
Mylan ranked #1,832 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 87 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mylan?
1,875 babies have been named Mylan in the United States since 1932, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mylan most popular?
Mylan peaked in 2024, when 110 newborns received the name.
Is Mylan a boy or girl name?
Mylan is used for both: about 23% of babies named Mylan have been girls and 77% boys.
Is the name Mylan rising or falling?
Mylan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.