Milynn
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially a combination of "Mila" and "Lynn".
Name Census estimates that about 208 living Americans carry the first name Milynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Milynn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Milynn births was 2014 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Milynn. 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.
People living today
208
~ 1 in 1,647,857 Americans
Peak year
2014
28 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,783
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Milynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Milynn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 139 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Milynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Milynn 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 Milynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Milynns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Milynn
The given name Milynn is a relatively modern invention, likely emerging in the late 20th century. Its origins and etymology are somewhat uncertain, but it appears to be a creative combination of elements drawn from various sources.
One possible origin is a blend of the names Mildred and Lynn. Mildred is an Old English name derived from the elements "mild" (gentle) and "thryth" (strength), while Lynn is a shortened form of names like Linden or Lynette, ultimately tracing back to the Old German word "lind" meaning "lime tree." The combination of these elements could suggest a meaning of "gentle strength" or "gentle beauty."
Another theory suggests that Milynn may be a variant spelling or feminized form of the name Millan or Millen, which has roots in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures. In this context, the name could be related to words like "mil" (gentle) or "milleadh" (to spoil or indulge).
While there are no clear historical references or recorded examples of the name Milynn from ancient times or religious scriptures, a few notable individuals have borne this name in more recent history:
1. Milynn Sarley (born 1975), an American actress and singer known for her roles in television series like "The Fall Guy" and "The New Zorro."
2. Milynn James (born 1978), an American model and actress who has appeared in music videos and television shows.
3. Milynn Vaughan (born 1982), a Canadian professional golfer who has competed on the LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour.
4. Milynn Noel (born 1990), an American fashion designer and entrepreneur known for her eco-friendly clothing line.
5. Milynn Muñoz (born 1995), a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter who has released several singles and albums in the Latin pop and reggaeton genres.
While the name Milynn may not have a long historical pedigree, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and creative choice for baby names, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries.
People
Milynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Milynn 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
Milynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Milynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 208 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Milynn 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 1,647,857 US residents.
Is Milynn a common name?
We classify Milynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 210 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Milynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Milynn was 2014, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Milynn is about 10 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 Milynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Milynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Milynn in the SSA data are female. 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 Milynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Milynn 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 Milynn 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 many people are named Milynn?
Want to know how many Americans are named Milynn? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.