US Popularity:2702
Origin:British
Meaning:Mill town
Milton is a boy’s name of British origin that means “mill town,” a settlement with a mill. Once a popular surname of the British upper-class, Milton has earned its right as a noble first name, particularly amongst famous writers, musicians, sportspeople, and comedians. Derived from the Anglo-Saxon surname “Middleton,” Milton has proven to be a timeless name loved by many. Milton has a rich history and seems to bring fortune to many, so don’t be surprised if baby Milton soars to fame one day!

Famous People Named Milton

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  • John Milton
    Poet

Milton Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Milton is currently #2517 on The Bump
Boy:Milton is currently #783 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Milton is currently #2702 in U.S. births
Boy:Milton is currently #891 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#2702
in 2022
+ 132
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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