Milton
Milton is of Old English origin, meaning 'mill town' or 'settlement with a mill.' It carries a dignified, literary quality with both pastoral and intellectual associations.
Current Popularity
#1428 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across cultures
- •Strong literary heritage from poet John Milton
- •Vintage name that feels distinguished without being overly formal
- •Uncommon enough to be distinctive while still familiar
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English poet, author of 'Paradise Lost'
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Statistics
117,807
Total births since 1880
1920
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