Milton
Pronunciation: [ m-IHLT-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Milton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 187 babies have been named Milton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Milton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #24,114 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,114
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Old French origin
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About the Name Milton
Milton is a girl name .
Is Milton a boy or girl name? Milton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,114 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,429. Milton is more commonly used as a boy name.
Milton is currently ranked #24,114 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Milton include Mil, Milt, Milty, Miltie, Miy, Miie, and Milkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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