Total births
455
Boys' name · since 1987
Milad
Milad has 455 recorded births since 1987 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2022 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6322
- among boys today
- 455
- born since 1987
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Milad is the #6322 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 455 recorded since 1987.
Social Security Administration records show Milad recorded 455 times among boys since 1987, holding rank #6322 nationally today, ahead of 56% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 2025.
- #6322 among boys today
- 455 born since 1987
- 2010s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Milad is currently the #6322 boys' name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 455 born since 1987, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6322
- among boys today
- 455
- born since 1987
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Milad vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6322
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Milad was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
18 babies were named Milad in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Milad compares
455 Top 46% higher than 54% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Milad's all-time total is 24% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Milad | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 455 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 18 | 23 | 22,252 |
Milad's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Milad's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Milad at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#6,322
Active since
1987
Milad popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Milad by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Milad's strongest decade.
127 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Milad births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 26
1980s
26 births
- 1990s
1990s
99 births
- 2000s
2000s
122 births
- 2010s
2010s
127 births
- 2020s
2020s
81 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 127 births (28% of all-time use).
Milad by state
Where Milad concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 102 | 22.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.3% |
California share of Milad's total US births 22.4%
Even split
102 of 455 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Milad? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 455 babies named Milad. Today it holds rank #6322 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 18 births.
When was Milad most popular? ▼
Milad was most popular in the 2010s decade with 127 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Milad most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Milad are California (102 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Milad been used? ▼
Milad has been recorded in Social Security data since 1987, spanning 39 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Milad? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Miles, Milton, Milo, Milan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Milad's data
- Milad's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (127 total births) through the 2020s (81) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Milads (102 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Milad
Nearby Names Like Milad
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Milad
Miles Boy
#37 122,868 births
Milton Boy
#1426 117,936 births
Milo Boy
#120 43,847 births
Milan Boy
#231 18,608 births
Millard Boy
16,743 births
Compare Milad side by side: Milad vs Miles Milad vs Milton Milad vs Milo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Milad
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1987–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Milad: #6322 Boys' Name - 455 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/milad. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Milad draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.