Milton
Milton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪltən/
Meaning and origin of Milton
Root meaning: “mill”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
The English place names are from Old English mylen (“mill”) or middel (“middle”) + tun (“settlement”).
How popular is Milton?
Since 1880, 615 girls and 117,936 boys in the U.S. have been named Milton (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1858 in 1918. Its highest rank for boys was #64 in 1912. In 2025, 125 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Milton FAQ
What does the name Milton mean?
Milton traces back to a root meaning "mill". A male given name transferred from the surname. The English place names are from Old English mylen (“mill”) or middel (“middle”) + tun (“settlement”).
What is the origin of the name Milton?
Milton is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Milton?
Since 1880, 615 girls and 117,936 boys in the U.S. have been named Milton (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1858 in 1918. Its highest rank for boys was #64 in 1912. In 2025, 125 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Milton a boy or girl name?
Milton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 615 girls and 117,936 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.