Gracious, dear, or pleasant
Milen is a Slavic name derived from the root element 'milu', which translates to gracious or dear. It is widely used in Bulgaria and other Balkan countries as a masculine given name. While rare in the United States, it carries a gentle and approachable quality common to many Slavic names.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Milen in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Bulgarian weightlifter and Olympic gold medalist
Award-winning Bulgarian writer and translator
