Mylene Girl

Popularity: #932 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mee-LEN //miːˈlɛn//

Origin: French; Latin

Meaning: French: 'soft' or 'delicate'; Latin: 'mild'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mylene has its roots in the Latin name 'Mileta,' which is derived from the Greek 'Miletos,' referring to the ancient city of Miletus in Asia Minor. The transition from Greek to Latin occurred as the Roman Empire expanded, and the name evolved through various forms in different languages.

In Old French, the name took on the form 'Meline,' which later influenced its modern variations. The introduction of Mylene into English can be traced back to the influence of French culture and language during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, which brought numerous French names into the English lexicon.

Historically, the name Mylene has been associated with various figures and cultural references. While there are no prominent biblical figures or saints directly linked to the name, its variants have appeared in literature and art throughout the centuries.

The name's connection to the ancient city of Miletus, known for its philosophers and as a center of learning in the 6th century BCE, lends it a sense of intellectual heritage. The name has also been used in various artistic contexts, contributing to its cultural significance.

Culturally, Mylene carries connotations of grace and beauty, often linked to its phonetic qualities and melodic sound. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, reflecting a blend of historical influences.

Diminutive forms such as Mylie or Milly may also be noted, although they are less commonly used in historical contexts. Overall, Mylene encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural resonance, reflecting its journey through time and across languages.

Famous people named Mylene

In this section, you will find notable people named Mylene. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Mylene who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Mylene who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Mylene Farmer is a singer-songwriter best known for Libertine, Désenchantée, and C'est une belle journée.

Mylene D'Anjou is a model best known for her work with various fashion brands and magazines.

Fictional characters named Mylene

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Mylene Jenius is a fictional character from the anime and manga series Macross. She is a skilled pilot and a member of the elite group known as the SMS.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Mylene, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MayaMiraMinaMilaMabelMirae

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Mylene. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MireilleMinaMilaMyraMirella

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mylene was first seen in the United States in 1950.

Mylene has ranked as high as #6741 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Mylene has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Mylene is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Mylene was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Mylene.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 16 16
2024 19 19
2023 14 14
2022 21 21
2021 24 24
2020 18 18
2019 17 17
2018 37 37
2017 38 38
2016 11 11
2015 14 14
2014 11 11
2013 13 13
2012 8 8
2011 17 17
2010 11 11
2009 18 18
2008 16 16
2007 24 24
2006 20 20
2005 14 14
2004 24 24
2003 13 13
2002 11 11
2001 12 12
2000 13 13
1999 10 10
1998 13 13
1997 11 11
1996 6 6
1995 7 7
1994 6 6
1993 8 8
1992 7 7
1991 5 5
1990 6 6
1989 5 5
1988 5 5
1987 10 10
1986 11 11
1985 8 8
1984 11 11
1983 5 5
1982 6 6
1981 11 11
1980 6 6
1979 9 9
1977 8 8
1975 5 5
1974 6 6
1973 15 15
1972 8 8
1971 13 13
1970 12 12
1969 6 6
1968 11 11
1967 16 16
1966 11 11
1965 6 6
1964 17 17
1963 19 19
1962 13 13
1961 16 16
1960 29 29
1959 13 13
1958 19 19
1950 5 5

Top States for Mylene (2023)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
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