Milton Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Milton is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Milton has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Milton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 75th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 118th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 194th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 339th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 513th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 822nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1262nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2449th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2907th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4234th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10544th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 24966th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Milton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Milton"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Milton"
"Milton" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 75th of 7545 | 39,974 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 118th of 6773 | 28,557 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 194th of 7552 | 26,201 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 339th of 10718 | 8,728 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 513th of 16616 | 5,480 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 822nd of 24088 | 3,598 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1262nd of 23106 | 1,803 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2449th of 9107 | 231 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2907th of 9204 | 175 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4234th of 12526 | 162 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 10544th of 19264 | 40 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 24966th of 27321 | 7 |
Regional Popularity of "Milton" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 84th/84 |
100.00% 61st/61 |
100.00% 84th/84 |
100.00% 96th/96 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 140th/140 |
100.00% 112th/112 |
100.00% 96th/96 |
100.00% 145th/145 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 235th/235 |
100.00% 210th/210 |
100.00% 140th/140 |
100.00% 251st/251 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 406th/406 |
100.00% 294th/294 |
100.00% 266th/266 |
100.00% 476th/476 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 648th/648 |
100.00% 455th/455 |
100.00% 432nd/432 |
100.00% 597th/597 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 1250th/1250 |
100.00% 777th/777 |
100.00% 745th/745 |
100.00% 893rd/893 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 1736th/1736 |
100.00% 1401st/1401 |
100.00% 1101st/1101 |
100.00% 1386th/1386 |
Regional Popularity of "Milton" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
100.00% 1317th/1317 |
100.00% 2245th/2245 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Milton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Milton" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.