Milton: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A gentle soul from the mill town by the stream.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1289
- Peak
- #64 in 1912
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Milton Means
Milton is a boy name of English origin. A gentle soul from the mill town by the stream.
How Popular Milton Is
Milton currently ranks #1289 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #64 in 1912. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Milton
- Milton broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #64 in 1912.
- Milton has been a top 100 name across 171+ years of American history.
- Milton is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Milton
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Sibling Names for Milton
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Questions About Milton
What does Milton mean?
Milton is a boy name of English origin. A gentle soul from the mill town by the stream.
How popular is Milton?
Milton currently ranks #1289 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #64 in 1912. It has held steady.
Where does Milton come from?
Milton comes from English roots. Milton broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #64 in 1912.
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