Milton Hu

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Milton Hu — English
120K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Milton Hu 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 Hu: Hu (胡) is a Chinese surname. In 2006, it was the 15th most common surname in China. In 2013, it was the 13th most common in China, with 13.7 million Chinese sharing this surname. In 2019, Hu dropped to 15th most common surname in mainland China. Some other, less common surnames pronounced Hu include 瓠, 護, 戶, 扈, 虎, 呼, 忽, 斛 and 壶. In Cantonese, “胡” is also pronounced as "Wu" or "Woo". 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: Hu

Vietnamese

Hu (胡) is a Chinese surname. In 2006, it was the 15th most common surname in China. In 2013, it was the 13th most common in China, with 13.7 million Chinese sharing this surname. In 2019, Hu dropped to 15th most common surname in mainland China. Some other, less common surnames pronounced Hu include 瓠, 護, 戶, 扈, 虎, 呼, 忽, 斛 and 壶. In Cantonese, “胡” is also pronounced as "Wu" or "Woo".

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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 Hu

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 Hu:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

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 Hu?
The surname Hu originates from Vietnamese. Hu (胡) is a Chinese surname. In 2006, it was the 15th most common surname in China. In 2013, it was the 13th most common in China, with 13.7 million Chinese sharing this surname. In 2019, Hu dropped to 15th most common surname in mainland China. Some other, less common surnames pronounced Hu include 瓠, 護, 戶, 扈, 虎, 呼, 忽, 斛 and 壶. In Cantonese, “胡” is also pronounced as "Wu" or "Woo".
What are the origins of the name Milton Hu?
The name Milton Hu combines two different traditions: the first name Milton has English roots, while the surname Hu originates from Vietnamese.
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