Mulan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Chinese
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Mulan means magnolia flower and is associated with courage and heroism.
Meaning of the Name Mulan
Mulan is a name of Chinese origin. It is derived from the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, a brave and resourceful woman who disguised herself as a man to take her father's place in the army. The name Mulan signifies magnolia flower, which is a symbol of purity, beauty, and strength. Mulan is a name that is associated with courage, determination, and heroism.
Popularity of the Name Mulan
The popularity for the name Mulan peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 71 births, which ranked number 4,427 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Mulan had the most female births in 2020 with 71, which ranked number 2,435 out of 17,485 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1999 with 5, which ranked number 9,911 out of 11,611 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Mulan has increased sharply over the last ten years from 23 births to 59 births, an increase of 156.52%. Among females, Mulan has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 23 births to 59 births, an increase of 156.52%.
Nationwide Popularity of Mulan
- 20 Year Trend of Mulan: 883.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Mulan: 156.52%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Mulan: 156.52%
Popularity of Mulan by State
Among females, Mulan was most popular in Western states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Mulan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2367 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1327 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1038 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2109 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Mulan
- Total Births of Mulan: 65 (9.88%)
- Female Births of Mulan: 65 (9.88%)
Given the upward trend of Mulan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.88% increase in total births, for a total of 65 births in 2024. For Females, births for Mulan have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 65 female births in 2024, an increase of 9.88%.