Milton
girl nameMilton entered the US charts in 1901, peaked at #1679 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1901–2025
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rank today
#1679
peak (1901)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1679 |
| 1910s | #2244 |
| 1920s | #2310 |
| 1930s | #2857 |
| 1940s | #3922 |
| 1950s | #3845 |
| 1960s | #5147 |
| 1970s | #7529 |
| 1980s | #9681 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Milton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Milton alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Milton in 2025?
- Milton is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Milton most popular?
- Milton peaked in 1901, reaching #1679 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Milton with classmates?
- Milton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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