Rising since 2008, #2,167 for boys today.
Popularity of Milano since 2006
Babies named Milano per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 86 |
| 2020s | 240 |
Meaning & origin
Milano is a modern name that entered the U.S. baby name charts in 2006, reflecting a trend of place-inspired names. It has been consistently rising in popularity since 2008, reaching its highest rank of 2,167 in 2025. That year, approximately 1 in 25,880 boys were named Milano, with the name being most common in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Its trajectory remains upward, suggesting growing appeal among parents seeking a stylish and distinctive name.
Milano is a modern given name drawn from the Italian city of Milan (Milano in Italian). Its use as a first name is a contemporary phenomenon, arising in the United States in the 2000s. It follows a trend of place-name and surname-style names adopted for boys, similar to names like Orlando or Brooklyn.
Where Milano is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Milano” around the world
Where Milano lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Milo, Lano
Sibling names for Milano
Names that share Milano's style, for a brother or sister.
