Mulan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Mulan is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
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Mulan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 5 babies have been named Mulan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Mulan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #41,784 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #41,784
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Mulan is also used as a girl name, ranked #2551.
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About the Name Mulan
Mulan is a boy name .
Is Mulan a boy or girl name? Mulan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #41,784 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,551. Mulan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Mulan is currently ranked #41,784 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Mulan include Mul, Muy, Muie, and Mulkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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