MallowbyNames

Milon

MEE-lon · Of uncertain meaning, possibly a variant of Milan or a modern coinage.

Peak popularity
1923
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Milon since 1918

Babies named Milon per year in U.S. Social Security records.

358192019602000Most births 1923Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1910s6
1920s19
1930s12
1940s22
1950s11
1960s5
1970s8
1980s0
1990s10
2000s20
2010s30
2020s6

Meaning & origin

Milon is a rare name first recorded in the United States in 1918. It achieved its peak usage in 1923, when it was given to a small number of baby boys, and has since maintained a stable but extremely low frequency. The name has never been among the top 1000, and its one-in-N ratio is effectively zero for any given year. Milon's origins are unclear; it may be a modern spelling variant of Milan, a name with Slavic roots meaning 'gracious' or 'dear', or a purely phonetic invention. Because of its rarity, it has no strong regional associations in the U.S. and appears only sporadically in birth records. For parents seeking an unconventional, short, and easily pronounced name with a soft sound, Milon offers a distinctive alternative without the baggage of heavy tradition.

Milon is a name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern variant of Milan or a blend of familiar sounds. It appeared in U.S. records as early as 1918, with a peak in 1923, but has never been among the top 1000 names. Its usage remains very rare and stable over time.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Milan

Sibling names for Milon

Names that share Milon's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Mila, Lena, Nora, Elena, Maya

Brothers: Miles, Liam, Ethan, Noah, Owen

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Milon mean?
The meaning is uncertain; it may be a modern variant of Milan or a creative spelling.
How popular is the name Milon?
Milon is very rare and has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. It peaked in 1923 and has remained stable in usage since.
Is Milon a boy or girl name?
Milon is predominantly used for boys, though as a rare name it is not strictly gendered.