Mylene is of French origin, derived from the Greek word 'myelos', meaning 'marsh marigold'. It is a unisex name, though it is more commonly used for females. The name gained popularity in France during the 20th century and has since been adopted by other countries as well. Mylene is often associated with elegance and uniqueness due to its uncommon usage outside of France.
The name Mylene seems to have had popularity fluctuations over the years with a peak of 38 births recorded in 2017 and a recent increase from 14 births in 2023. However, it has been relatively uncommon overall, with only 831 total births recorded since 1950.