Milton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMIL-tun / /ˈmɪltən/English; Old English
Meaning
Old English: 'mill town'; Latin: 'from the mill'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Milton has roots in Old English, derived from the words 'mylen' meaning 'mill' and 'tun' meaning 'town'. It was historically used as a surname before becoming a given name. Milton gained popularity in the 19th century, partly due to the influence of the poet John Milton. The name is often associated with industriousness and community.
Trend Summary
Milton has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Milt
- Milty
International Variants
- Milton (Spanish)
- Milton (Portuguese)
Famous people named Milton
Milton Friedman was an American economist and a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1976.
Milton Berle was an American comedian and actor, known as 'Mr. Television' for his influential role in the early days of TV.
Milton Glaser was an American graphic designer, famous for co-founding New York Magazine and creating the iconic 'I ♥ NY' logo.
Fictional characters named Milton
Milton Waddams is a character in the film 'Office Space', known for his quiet demeanor and obsession with his stapler.
Milton is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', serving as a student in Ms. Frizzle's class.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Milton was first seen in the United States in 1880. Milton has ranked as high as #174 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Milton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Milton (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 18 | |
FL | 10 | |
CA | 9 | |
GA | 8 | |
NY | 7 | |
VA | 7 | |
LA | 6 | |
NC | 6 | |
WI | 6 | |
MS | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 149 |
1881 | 143 |
1882 | 155 |
1883 | 149 |
1884 | 150 |
1885 | 130 |
1886 | 145 |
1887 | 122 |
1888 | 165 |
1889 | 171 |
1890 | 126 |
1891 | 141 |
1892 | 173 |
1893 | 174 |
1894 | 156 |
1895 | 188 |
1896 | 194 |
1897 | 161 |
1898 | 225 |
1899 | 207 |
1900 | 242 |
1901 | 197 |
1902 | 207 |
1903 | 210 |
1904 | 230 |
1905 | 299 |
1906 | 303 |
1907 | 292 |
1908 | 346 |
1909 | 369 |
1910 | 476 |
1911 | 608 |
1912 | 1,319 |
1913 | 1,419 |
1914 | 1,834 |
1915 | 2,225 |
1916 | 2,345 |
1917 | 2,394 |
1918 | 2,454 |
1919 | 2,448 |
1920 | 2,592 |
1921 | 2,588 |
1922 | 2,556 |
1923 | 2,446 |
1924 | 2,474 |
1925 | 2,567 |
1926 | 2,418 |
1927 | 2,358 |
1928 | 2,170 |
1929 | 2,029 |
1930 | 2,053 |
1931 | 1,834 |
1932 | 1,710 |
1933 | 1,486 |
1934 | 1,516 |
1935 | 1,532 |
1936 | 1,441 |
1937 | 1,385 |
1938 | 1,400 |
1939 | 1,372 |
1940 | 1,423 |
1941 | 1,385 |
1942 | 1,507 |
1943 | 1,508 |
1944 | 1,457 |
1945 | 1,349 |
1946 | 1,507 |
1947 | 1,638 |
1948 | 1,546 |
1949 | 1,559 |
1950 | 1,553 |
1951 | 1,520 |
1952 | 1,576 |
1953 | 1,531 |
1954 | 1,581 |
1955 | 1,430 |
1956 | 1,482 |
1957 | 1,362 |
1958 | 1,326 |
1959 | 1,219 |
1960 | 1,181 |
1961 | 1,105 |
1962 | 1,113 |
1963 | 993 |
1964 | 979 |
1965 | 824 |
1966 | 765 |
1967 | 710 |
1968 | 680 |
1969 | 652 |
1970 | 633 |
1971 | 591 |
1972 | 485 |
1973 | 455 |
1974 | 451 |
1975 | 437 |
1976 | 441 |
1977 | 412 |
1978 | 415 |
1979 | 375 |
1980 | 402 |
1981 | 402 |
1982 | 410 |
1983 | 372 |
1984 | 374 |
1985 | 366 |
1986 | 341 |
1987 | 364 |
1988 | 365 |
1989 | 347 |
1990 | 324 |
1991 | 333 |
1992 | 330 |
1993 | 318 |
1994 | 282 |
1995 | 271 |
1996 | 281 |
1997 | 248 |
1998 | 217 |
1999 | 228 |
2000 | 280 |
2001 | 264 |
2002 | 260 |
2003 | 243 |
2004 | 244 |
2005 | 231 |
2006 | 238 |
2007 | 222 |
2008 | 218 |
2009 | 190 |
2010 | 188 |
2011 | 159 |
2012 | 168 |
2013 | 171 |
2014 | 175 |
2015 | 153 |
2016 | 149 |
2017 | 167 |
2018 | 153 |
2019 | 149 |
2020 | 144 |
2021 | 136 |
2022 | 151 |
2023 | 127 |
2024 | 128 |