Mulan
Meaning
magnolia blossom; the legendary woman warrior of the Ballad of Mulan, who took her father's place in the army
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Mulan peaked in the 2020s.
When you meet Mulan
Most people given the name Mulan in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Mulan deep dive
Whether you’re naming a baby or exploring your own name’s history, this is a personal letter, not a list: where Mulan truly comes from, how it traveled, and what a century of records reveals. If you have grown a tree on nametree, it also considers how Mulan fits with your family’s names and surname.
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