Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Milton
Endangered
Down 95.2% from peak
Peak era
1920
Peak births
2,592
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Milton
How many people are named Milton?
An estimated 37,421 living Americans are named Milton.
How rare is Milton?
Milton is uncommon among babies today, with 125 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 95.2% from its 1920 peak.
How old is the typical Milton?
The median age of a living American named Milton is approximately 62 years, with most bearers falling between 42 and 73 years old.
Is Milton still popular?
No. Milton is endangered as a baby name, down 95.2% from its 1920 peak with 125 births in 2025.
Where is Milton most common?
Milton has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 5.1× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19202025
Peak year
1920
Decline from peak
95.2%
2025
125
All-time
117,936