How Many People Are Named Milton?
118,422
people in the United States are named Milton
1 in 2,828 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#611
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0354%
Of US population
Peak Year
1920
2,603 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
MIL-tən
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an English surname which was from a place name meaning "mill town" in Old English. A famous bearer of the surname was John Milton (1608-1674), the poet who wrote 'Paradise Lost'.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 82.8 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
12,679
Texas
8,592
California
5,215
North Carolina
5,157
Pennsylvania
5,062
Louisiana
4,958
Georgia
4,929
Illinois
4,667
Virginia
3,976
Alabama
3,736
💡 Fun Facts About "Milton"
- 128 babies were named Milton in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1920
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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