Mylon
Derived from the Greek word "mylōn," meaning a millstone or grindstone.
Name Census estimates that about 399 living Americans carry the first name Mylon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mylon today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mylon births was 1992 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mylon. 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
399
~ 1 in 859,033 Americans
Peak year
1992
15 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,688
Tracked since 1940
Popularity
Mylon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mylon from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 99 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Mylon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mylon 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 Mylon 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 Mylon
The name Mylon is believed to have its origins in ancient Greek culture, with roots dating back to the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "mylos," meaning "mill" or "grindstone," suggesting a connection to the agricultural or industrial trades.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mylon can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus. He mentioned a man named Mylon of Croton, a renowned athlete and wrestler from the city of Croton in Magna Graecia (present-day southern Italy). Mylon of Croton lived in the 6th century BC and was celebrated for his extraordinary feats of strength and endurance.
In the realm of ancient philosophy, a notable figure bearing the name Mylon was a follower of the philosopher Anaxagoras, who lived in the 5th century BC. Mylon is mentioned in Plato's dialogue "Parmenides" as one of the individuals present during a philosophical discussion.
During the Byzantine era, a prominent individual named Mylon held the position of a strategos (military commander) in the 9th century AD. He was known for his service under the Byzantine Emperor Basil I and played a significant role in the defense of Constantinople against various threats.
In the field of literature, one of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mylon can be found in the works of the ancient Greek poet Pindar. He wrote an ode celebrating the victory of a wrestler named Mylon at the Olympic Games in 476 BC.
Another notable figure with the name Mylon was a Greek sculptor from the 5th century BC, known for his masterful depictions of athletes and figures in motion. Unfortunately, none of his original works have survived, but ancient writers praised his skill and attention to detail.
While the name Mylon has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been adopted and used in various other cultures and languages throughout history, though it remains relatively uncommon in modern times. The name's connection to mills, grindstones, and the agricultural or industrial trades has given it a unique historical significance.
People
Mylon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mylon 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
Mylon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mylon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 399 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mylon 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 859,033 US residents.
Is Mylon a common name?
We classify Mylon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 417 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mylon most popular?
The single biggest year for Mylon was 1992, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mylon is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mylon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mylon 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.
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.