Mílton

Mílton is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 128 boys in the United States.

Mílton at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mílton

Mílton belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mílton first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #64 in 1912, and in 2024 128 babies received the name — 117,807 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mílton in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#64 in 1912
Peak year
1920
Babies named Mílton in 2024
128
Total since 1880
117,807

Mílton in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1629 in 2003
Babies named Mílton in 2025
4
Total since 1996
140

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mílton mean?

The meaning of Mílton is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mílton a boy or girl name?

Mílton is a boy name. In 2024, 128 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mílton?

Mílton comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Mílton?

Mílton first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #64 in 1912, and 128 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.