Boy
Milton
mill town
About Milton
Milton combines literary gravitas with approachable warmth, creating a name that feels both substantial and friendly. The name has strong associations with creativity and intellectual pursuits, making it an excellent choice for parents who value education and artistic expression. Milton has a solid, dependable quality—the kind of name that suggests reliability and integrity. It's neither too common nor too unusual, occupying that sweet spot where it's familiar enough to be easily accepted yet distinctive enough to be memorable. The name ages beautifully, working equally well for a young child, a professional adult, and a distinguished elder. Milton has a classic American feel while also possessing international appeal, making it versatile for families with diverse backgrounds or global aspirations. Its two-syllable structure makes it easy to say and remember.
Popularity of the Name Milton
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #91 | |
| 1881 | #92 | |
| 1882 | #95 | |
| 1883 | #90 | |
| 1884 | #104 | |
| 1885 | #107 | |
| 1886 | #106 | |
| 1887 | #112 | |
| 1888 | #104 | |
| 1889 | #97 | |
| 1890 | #119 | |
| 1891 | #105 | |
| 1892 | #107 | |
| 1893 | #102 | |
| 1894 | #110 | |
| 1895 | #102 | |
| 1896 | #98 | |
| 1897 | #106 | |
| 1898 | #91 | |
| 1899 | #89 | |
| 1900 | #98 | |
| 1901 | #90 | |
| 1902 | #96 | |
| 1903 | #92 | |
| 1904 | #93 | |
| 1905 | #80 | |
| 1906 | #78 | |
| 1907 | #89 | #127 |
| 1908 | #79 | |
| 1909 | #81 | |
| 1910 | #76 | |
| 1911 | #70 | |
| 1912 | #64 | |
| 1913 | #71 | #144 |
| 1914 | #69 | |
| 1915 | #73 | |
| 1916 | #72 | |
| 1917 | #75 | |
| 1918 | #76 | |
| 1919 | #73 | |
| 1920 | #74 | |
| 1921 | #75 | |
| 1922 | #74 | |
| 1923 | #81 | #132 |
| 1924 | #81 | #153 |
| 1925 | #80 | |
| 1926 | #83 | #152 |
| 1927 | #88 | #100 |
| 1928 | #92 | #140 |
| 1929 | #94 | #132 |
| 1930 | #93 | |
| 1931 | #99 | #149 |
| 1932 | #106 | |
| 1933 | #113 | |
| 1934 | #115 | |
| 1935 | #117 | #144 |
| 1936 | #120 | |
| 1937 | #121 | |
| 1938 | #127 | |
| 1939 | #128 | |
| 1940 | #132 | #176 |
| 1941 | #140 | |
| 1942 | #141 | #168 |
| 1943 | #141 | #159 |
| 1944 | #146 | #187 |
| 1945 | #154 | |
| 1946 | #156 | |
| 1947 | #158 | |
| 1948 | #160 | |
| 1949 | #160 | |
| 1950 | #161 | |
| 1951 | #169 | |
| 1952 | #169 | #186 |
| 1953 | #175 | #181 |
| 1954 | #175 | |
| 1955 | #185 | |
| 1956 | #188 | #200 |
| 1957 | #198 | #214 |
| 1958 | #204 | |
| 1959 | #225 | |
| 1960 | #235 | |
| 1961 | #239 | #242 |
| 1962 | #231 | #244 |
| 1963 | #242 | |
| 1964 | #245 | #238 |
| 1965 | #257 | |
| 1966 | #263 | |
| 1967 | #274 | |
| 1968 | #282 | #257 |
| 1969 | #299 | |
| 1970 | #310 | |
| 1971 | #318 | |
| 1972 | #351 | |
| 1973 | #360 | #295 |
| 1974 | #362 | |
| 1975 | #373 | |
| 1976 | #364 | |
| 1977 | #389 | |
| 1978 | #381 | |
| 1979 | #409 | |
| 1980 | #406 | |
| 1981 | #412 | |
| 1982 | #411 | |
| 1983 | #425 | |
| 1984 | #433 | |
| 1985 | #447 | |
| 1986 | #470 | |
| 1987 | #464 | |
| 1988 | #483 | |
| 1989 | #515 | |
| 1990 | #563 | |
| 1991 | #556 | |
| 1992 | #559 | |
| 1993 | #573 | |
| 1994 | #620 | |
| 1995 | #624 | |
| 1996 | #619 | |
| 1997 | #662 | |
| 1998 | #745 | |
| 1999 | #720 | |
| 2000 | #649 | |
| 2001 | #683 | |
| 2002 | #696 | |
| 2003 | #742 | |
| 2004 | #755 | |
| 2005 | #818 | |
| 2006 | #846 | |
| 2007 | #901 | |
| 2008 | #935 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand
Variations of Name Milton
- Milt
- Millie
- Mill
- Miltie
Names Similar to Milton
Nicknames for Milton
- Milt
- Milty
- Ton
- Tony
- MT
Famous People Named Milton
| Milton Hershey | Founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company |
| Milton Friedman | Nobel Prize-winning economist and author |
| Milton Berle | American comedian and actor |
| Milton Glaser | Graphic designer, creator of the "I ❤ NY" logo |
| Milton S. Hershey | American businessman and philanthropist |
| Milton Erickson | Influential psychiatrist and psychologist |
| Milton Obote | Former President of Uganda |
| Milton Babbitt | American composer and music theorist |
| Milton Caniff | Cartoonist and creator of "Terry and the Pirates" |
| Milton Avery | American painter |
| Milton Nascimento | Brazilian singer-songwriter |
| Milton Bradley | American baseball player |
| Milton Resnick | Abstract expressionist painter |
| Milton Santos | Brazilian geographer |
| Milton Cato | Former Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Milton Henry | Jamaican reggae musician |
| Milton H. Erickson | American psychiatrist and psychologist |
| Milton H. Greene | American fashion photographer |
Characters Named Milton
| Milton Waddams | From the movie "Office Space" |
| Milton Mamet | From the TV series "The Walking Dead" |
| Milton Dammers | From the movie "The Frighteners" |
| Milton Fine | Alias of Brainiac in the TV series "Smallville" |
| Milton Farnsworth | From the movie "Soylent Green" |
| Milton Fishman | From the TV series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" |
| Milton Krupnick | From the TV series "I'm in the Band" |
| Milton Clary | From the movie "Rat Race" |
| Milton Keane | From the TV series "Mad Men" |
| Milton Moon | From the movie "Drive Angry" |
| Milton Glenn | From the movie "The Rock" |
| Milton Hackett | From the TV series "24" |
| Milton Feltwaddle | From the TV series "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends" |
| Milton Greasley | From the movie "The Hole" |
| Milton Arnold | From the movie "Last Action Hero" |
| Milton Glen | From the TV series "Friday Night Lights" |
| Milton Chubb | From the movie "The Wicker Man" |
| Milton Cravitz | From the TV series "Desperate Housewives" |
| Milton Charles | From the movie "Running Scared" |