NAME PROFILE

Son

Derived as a variant of Milan, meaning 'gracious,' 'dear,' or 'kind.' This name radiates a sense of warmth and approachability, suggesting a person who is naturally empathetic and deeply cherished by those around them.

Key Stats

Total births1,066
GenderMale (20% / 80%)
Peak year1982
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1910
Most recent1999
Syllables1
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 69%TX — 15%GA — 8%MS — 4%KS — 4%

Notable People

Mylan Hicks (Professional football player) · Mylan Murphy (Entrepreneur and motivational speaker) · Mylan Janssen (Professional soccer player) · Mylan Tolbert (Actor, known for 'The Dark Knight Rises') · Mylan Thomas (R&B and Soul musician)

Nicknames & Diminutives

MyloLanMy

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