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Milton

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Milton was most popular in 1920, when 2,603 American babies were given the name — ranking #178 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,038, with 125 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 118,551 people named Milton.

Most popular in1920
Rank that year#178
Births that year2,603
Total since 1880118,551

Milton over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Milton’s peak in 1920. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org