Milton Cohen

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Milton Cohen — English
120K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Milton Cohen 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 Cohen: Cohen (Hebrew: כֹּהֵן, romanized: kōhēn, lit. 'priest') is a surname of Jewish, Samaritan and Biblical origins (see: Kohen). It is a common Jewish surname, and is the most common surname in Israel. Origin Bearing the surname often (although not always) indicates that one's patrilineal ancestors were priests in the Temple of Jerusalem. Although not all Kohenic lines stem from Aaron, the brother of Moses, he is generally regarded as the patriarch of the lineage and the first Kohen. 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: Cohen

Hebrew

Cohen (Hebrew: כֹּהֵן, romanized: kōhēn, lit. 'priest') is a surname of Jewish, Samaritan and Biblical origins (see: Kohen). It is a common Jewish surname, and is the most common surname in Israel. Origin Bearing the surname often (although not always) indicates that one's patrilineal ancestors were priests in the Temple of Jerusalem. Although not all Kohenic lines stem from Aaron, the brother of Moses, he is generally regarded as the patriarch of the lineage and the first Kohen.

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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 Cohen

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 Cohen:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Cohen?
The surname Cohen originates from Hebrew. Cohen (Hebrew: כֹּהֵן, romanized: kōhēn, lit. 'priest') is a surname of Jewish, Samaritan and Biblical origins (see: Kohen). It is a common Jewish surname, and is the most common surname in Israel. Origin Bearing the surname often (although not always) indicates that one's patrilineal ancestors were priests in the Temple of Jerusalem. Although not all Kohenic lines stem from Aaron, the brother of Moses, he is generally regarded as the patriarch of the lineage and the first Kohen.
What are the origins of the name Milton Cohen?
The name Milton Cohen combines two different traditions: the first name Milton has English roots, while the surname Cohen originates from Hebrew.
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