UK boy's name
Mylan
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "pure white jasmine".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mylan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mylan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2263, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 10 births.
This profile covers 68 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2007 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 68 living people in the UK are called Mylan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mylan ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 10 boys were registered as Mylan.
- • About 68 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mylan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2263
2024
Births in 2024
10
Latest year
Peak year
2022
10 births
Estimated living
68
2026
Meaning
What does Mylan mean?
The name Mylan is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to the Vedic period around 1500-500 BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "milana," which means "union" or "meeting." This suggests that Mylan may have been given as a name to signify the coming together of two families or the union of two individuals.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Mylan can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this text, there is a character named Milana who is described as a wise and learned sage. This suggests that the name may have been associated with wisdom and knowledge in ancient Indian culture.
During the medieval period, the name Mylan appears to have been relatively uncommon, with few historical records mentioning individuals bearing this name. However, in the 16th century, there was a famous Indian poet and philosopher named Mylan Nath who wrote extensively on the concept of divine love and devotion.
In more recent history, one of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Mylan was Mylan Engel, a German-born American artist who lived from 1873 to 1957. He was known for his landscape paintings and was part of the Impressionist movement in the early 20th century.
Another notable figure with the name Mylan was Mylan Merrick, an American author and playwright who lived from 1905 to 1982. He wrote several plays and novels, including the critically acclaimed work "The Endless Night."
In the field of business, Mylan N. Coury was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the pharmaceutical company Mylan Inc. in 1961. He led the company for several decades and played a significant role in the development of generic drugs in the United States.
Mylan Carr was an American basketball player who played in the NBA from 1986 to 1997. He was known for his defensive skills and was part of the championship-winning team, the Chicago Bulls, in the 1990s.
Finally, Mylan Hargro was an American jazz musician and saxophonist who lived from 1928 to 2015. He was a prominent figure in the New York jazz scene and performed with many legendary artists, including Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have borne the name Mylan throughout history, spanning various fields such as art, literature, business, sports, and music.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mylan over time
The chart below shows babies named Mylan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mylan, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mylan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mylan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2619 | 41 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4224 | 24 | 6 |
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Mylan
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Mylan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mylan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mylan was ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Mylan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 10 babies registered as Mylan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mylan?
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "pure white jasmine".
How many people are called Mylan in the UK?
A total of 68 babies have been registered as Mylan across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.