Milton
boy name#1436 in 2025Milton entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #64 in 1912, ranks #1436 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1436
rank today
#64
peak (1912)
125
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #99 |
| 1890s | #103 |
| 1900s | #88 |
| 1910s | #72 |
| 1920s | #82 |
| 1930s | #114 |
| 1940s | #149 |
| 1950s | #185 |
| 1960s | #257 |
| 1970s | #361 |
| 1980s | #446 |
| 1990s | #624 |
| 2000s | #804 |
| 2010s | #1152 |
| 2020s | #1363 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Milton has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 43,500 people named Milton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Milton alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 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 ranks #1436 among US boy names in 2025, with 125 babies given the name.
- When was the name Milton most popular?
- Milton peaked in 1912, reaching #64 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Milton with classmates?
- Milton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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