How Many People Are Named Mylan?
Complete statistics for the name Mylan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mylan is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,741 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 189,507 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 88% of those named Mylan being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 1,779 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mylan Through the Generations
Mylan emerged strongly in 2024 with 110 births, marking its peak popularity. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly young, with 1,574 under 30, 179 aged between 30 and 60, and only 26 over 60. This trend suggests Mylan is a rising name among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mylan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mylan
How Many People Have the Name Mylan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 257 people in the United States currently share the name Mylan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,289,686 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mylan a Common or Rare Name?
Mylan 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 Mylan Mean?
Mylan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mylan in SSA data, approximately 76% are male and 24% are female.
When Was Mylan Most Popular?
The name Mylan reached peak popularity in 2024, with 110 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Mylan?
Approximately 257 people named Mylan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 257. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,289,686 Americans.
Is Mylan a rare name?
Mylan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,289,686 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mylan mean?
Mylan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mylan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 76% of people named Mylan are male and 24% are female.
When was Mylan most popular?
Mylan peaked in 2024 with 110 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.