How Many People Are Named Meilan?

Complete statistics for the name Meilan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Meilan
Very Rare
Chinese

Meilan is a rare Chinese name, very uncommon in the US with only 28 people bearing it, making up just 1 in 11,877,707 Americans. Almost all of these individuals are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern choice.

~28
Living in US
1 in 11,877,707
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Chinese name, meaning 'beautiful orchid'
🌐
Origin
Chinese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Jade
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Graceful Refined Gentle
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often compassionate and philanthropic.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

267,246
Worldwide Bearers
#3,934
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
243,401
🇹🇼 Taiwan
19,070
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,833
🇸🇬 Singapore
809
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
695
🇺🇸 United States
207
🇹🇭 Thailand
80
🇪🇸 Spain
21
🇵🇭 Philippines
18
🇲🇾 Malaysia
15

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
28 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
28
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 28 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
32
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Meilan Through the Generations

Meilan has seen steady usage since its peak in 2002 when six babies were given this name. Today, there are 28 people named Meilan in the United States, all under the age of 30. This indicates that Meilan is a relatively new name, likely gaining popularity among younger parents in recent years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

✨ Similar Names to Meilan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Meilan's Chinese roots

📄 About the Name Meilan

How Many People Have the Name Meilan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 28 people in the United States currently share the name Meilan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 11,877,707 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Meilan a Common or Rare Name?

Meilan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Meilan Mean?

Meilan means "Chinese name, meaning 'beautiful orchid'" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Meilan in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Meilan Most Popular?

The name Meilan reached peak popularity in 2002, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Meilan?

Approximately 28 people named Meilan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 28. That works out to roughly 1 in 11,877,707 Americans.

Is Meilan a rare name?

Meilan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 11,877,707 Americans has this name.

What does the name Meilan mean?

Meilan means "Chinese name, meaning 'beautiful orchid'" and comes from Chinese origins.

Is Meilan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Meilan are male and 100% are female.

When was Meilan most popular?

Meilan peaked in 2002 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US28
All-Time Births28
1 in X1 in 11,877,707
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2002
World Rank#3,934
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.