What origin is the name Milton?

Milton comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Milton a popular name?

Milton is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Milton?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Milton — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Milton

Q: Is Milton a rare name?

Yes. Milton does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Milton

Milton

Boy

english

2 syllables

Milton is an english boy's name meaning "An English name meaning from the mill town. It originates from a common place name describing a settlement with a mill.".

The meaning of Milton is "An English name meaning from the mill town. It originates from a common place name describing a settlement with a mill." — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name meaning from the mill town. It originates from a common place name describing a settlement with a mill.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Milton

Very rare in US records

What does Milton mean?

Milton is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name meaning from the mill town. It originates from a common place name describing a settlement with a mill.".

Is Milton a rare name?

Yes. Milton does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Milton

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Milton

Milton means "An English name meaning from the mill town. It originates from a common place name describing a settlement with a mill." — these names share that spirit.