Milton Chai

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Milton Chai — English
120K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Milton Chai is a name that combines English origins. The first name Milton is a masculine given name of English origin. Milton Acorn (1923–1986), Canadian poet, writer, and playwright Milton Ager (1893–1979), American composer Milton Avery (1885–1965), American modern painter Milton Babbitt (1916–2011), American composer Milton Bagby, American voice actor and author Milton Balkany (born 1946), American Orthodox rabbi and convicted extortionist Milton Barney (born 1963), American football player Mílton Barros (born 1984), Angolan basketball player Milton Bearden (born 1940), retired Central Intelligence Agency officer, author, and film consultant Milton Becerra (born 1951), Venezuelan artist Milton Earl Beebe (1. The surname Chai: Chai (Chinese: 柴; pinyin: Chái; Wade–Giles: Ch'ai, also spelled as Tsai, Tchai) is a Chinese surname. The same surname is Sài in Vietnamese, and Si (시, sometimes spelled as Shi, See, Sie, Sea) in Korean. Chai is listed 325th in the Song dynasty classic text Hundred Family Surnames. As of 2008, it is the 127th most common surname in China, shared by 1.35 million people. Milton is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 120K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Milton reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Milton

English

Milton Acorn (1923–1986), Canadian poet, writer, and playwright Milton Ager (1893–1979), American composer Milton Avery (1885–1965), American modern painter Milton Babbitt (1916–2011), American composer Milton Bagby, American voice actor and author Milton Balkany (born 1946), American Orthodox rabbi and convicted extortionist Milton Barney (born 1963), American football player Mílton Barros (born 1984), Angolan basketball player Milton Bearden (born 1940), retired Central Intelligence Agency officer, author, and film consultant Milton Becerra (born 1951), Venezuelan artist Milton Earl Beebe (1.

Surname: Chai

Vietnamese

Chai (Chinese: 柴; pinyin: Chái; Wade–Giles: Ch'ai, also spelled as Tsai, Tchai) is a Chinese surname. The same surname is Sài in Vietnamese, and Si (시, sometimes spelled as Shi, See, Sie, Sea) in Korean. Chai is listed 325th in the Song dynasty classic text Hundred Family Surnames. As of 2008, it is the 127th most common surname in China, shared by 1.35 million people.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Milton is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Milton by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Milton Chai

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Milton Chai:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Milton?
The first name Milton originates from English. Milton Acorn (1923–1986), Canadian poet, writer, and playwright Milton Ager (1893–1979), American composer Milton Avery (1885–1965), American modern painter Milton Babbitt (1916–2011), American composer Milton Bagby, American voice actor and author Milton Balkany (born 1946), American Orthodox rabbi and convicted extortionist Milton Barney (born 1963), American football player Mílton Barros (born 1984), Angolan basketball player Milton Bearden (born 1940), retired Central Intelligence Agency officer, author, and film consultant Milton Becerra (born 1951), Venezuelan artist Milton Earl Beebe (1.
When was Milton most popular?
The name Milton reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Chai?
The surname Chai originates from Vietnamese. Chai (Chinese: 柴; pinyin: Chái; Wade–Giles: Ch'ai, also spelled as Tsai, Tchai) is a Chinese surname. The same surname is Sài in Vietnamese, and Si (시, sometimes spelled as Shi, See, Sie, Sea) in Korean. Chai is listed 325th in the Song dynasty classic text Hundred Family Surnames. As of 2008, it is the 127th most common surname in China, shared by 1.35 million people.
What are the origins of the name Milton Chai?
The name Milton Chai combines two different traditions: the first name Milton has English roots, while the surname Chai originates from Vietnamese.
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