Total births
505
Boys' name · since 1883
Milas
Milas has 505 recorded births since 1883 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1918 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 505
- total births
- 1883–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Milas is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 505 have been recorded since 1883.
Social Security Administration records show Milas recorded 505 times among boys since 1883, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1883 to 2023.
- 505 total births
- 1883–2023 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
505 boys have been named Milas since 1883, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2023.
- 505
- total births
- 1883–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Milas was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
20 babies were named Milas in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Milas's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Milas's SSA record in two at 1944 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1896, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Milas at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1883
Milas popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1883–2023
- Peak year (1918)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 141 years of records
Milas by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Milas's strongest decade.
127 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Milas births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 7
1880s
7 births
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
77 births
- 1920s
1920s
127 births
- 1930s
1930s
72 births
- 1940s
1940s
68 births
- 1950s
1950s
55 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2010s 28
2010s
28 births
- 2020s 23
2020s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 127 births (25% of all-time use).
How Milas compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Milas's total volume
Milas vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Milas by state
Where Milas concentrates geographically, total births since 1883
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 12 | 2.4% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 8 | 1.6% |
North Carolina share of Milas's total US births 2.4%
Even split
12 of 505 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Milas? ▼
505 babies have been named Milas since 1883. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1918 with 20 births.
When was Milas most popular? ▼
Milas was most popular in the 1920s decade with 127 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Milas most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Milas are North Carolina (12 births), Tennessee (8 births).
How long has the name Milas been used? ▼
Milas has been recorded in Social Security data since 1883, spanning 141 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Milas? ▼
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 Milas's data
- Milas's decade-level peak was the 1920s (127 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Milass (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Milas
Nearby Names Like Milas
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Milas
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 Milas side by side: Milas vs Miles Milas vs Milton Milas vs Milo
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1883–2023 (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. "Milas: Baby Name Since 1883 - 505 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/milas. 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 Milas 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.