Milvin
A name of uncertain origin, perhaps a combination of elements meaning "mill" and "friend".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Milvin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Milvin today is around 108 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Milvin births was 1918 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Milvin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Milvin is about 108 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Milvins were born before 1928.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Milvin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1918
5 babies that year
Average age
108
years old
1934 SSA rank
#4,039
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Milvin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Milvin from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Milvin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Milvin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Milvin
The name Milvin has its origins in the ancient Germanic language, deriving from the words "mil" meaning "mild" and "vin" meaning "friend" or "protector." It is believed to have first emerged during the 6th century AD in the region that is now modern-day Germany and parts of Northern Europe.
While not found in any major religious texts or ancient scriptures, the name Milvin does appear in several historical records and chronicles from the Medieval period. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 9th century, when a Frankish nobleman named Milvin was mentioned in the annals of the Carolingian Empire.
During the Middle Ages, the name Milvin was relatively common among the nobility and upper classes of Germanic societies. Notable historical figures who bore this name include Milvin of Mühlhausen, a 12th-century German knight and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192). Another prominent individual was Milvin the Scribe, a 13th-century monk and calligrapher renowned for his intricate and beautifully illuminated manuscripts.
In the 15th century, a Flemish artist named Milvin van der Stockt (c. 1420-1495) gained recognition for his intricate tapestries and woven artworks, which adorned many noble households and churches across Europe. Later, during the 16th century, Milvin Grünwald (1510-1578) was a renowned German astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.
Jumping forward to the 18th century, Milvin Wittelsbach (1725-1801) was a Bavarian prince and military commander who played a crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars. He was renowned for his strategic acumen and bravery on the battlefield, earning him the respect of both allies and adversaries alike.
While the name Milvin has waned in popularity in recent times, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and linguistic roots of Germanic societies throughout history. These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne this name, each leaving their mark on the annals of history in their own unique way.
People
Milvin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Milvin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Milvin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Milvin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Milvin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Milvin a common name?
We classify Milvin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Milvin most popular?
The single biggest year for Milvin was 1918, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Milvin is about 108 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Milvin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Milvin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Milvin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Milvin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Milvin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Milvin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Milvin?
See how many Americans are named Milvin on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.