Total births
156
Girls' name · since 1927
Milta
Milta has 156 recorded births since 1927 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1956 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 156
- total births
- 1927–1969
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
156 girls have been named Milta since 1927, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Milta has been recorded 156 times among girls since 1927, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1927 to 1969.
- 156 total births
- 1927–1969 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
156 girls have been named Milta since 1927, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1969.
- 156
- total births
- 1927–1969
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Milta was born in this single decade.
1956
Single peak year
12 babies were named Milta in 1956 - its busiest year on record.
Milta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Milta's SSA record in two at 1957 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1927, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1956 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Milta at a glance
Last recorded 1969Peak year
1956
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1927
Milta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1927–1969
- Peak year (1956)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Milta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Milta's strongest decade.
82 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Milta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1940s 14
1940s
14 births
- 1950s
1950s
82 births
- 1960s
1960s
55 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 82 births (53% of all-time use).
Milta by state
Where Milta concentrates geographically, total births since 1927
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 39 | 25.0% |
New York share of Milta's total US births 25.0%
39 of 156 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Milta? ▼
156 babies have been named Milta since 1927. It was last recorded in 1969. The peak year was 1956 with 12 births.
When was Milta most popular? ▼
Milta was most popular in the 1950s decade with 82 total births. The single peak year was 1956.
Where is Milta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Milta are New York (39 births).
How long has the name Milta been used? ▼
Milta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1927, spanning 43 years of data through 1969.
What names are similar to Milta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mildred, Mila, Millie, Miley, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Milta's data
- Milta's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (82 total births) through the 1960s (55) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Miltas (39 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Milta
Nearby Names Like Milta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Milta
Mildred Girl
#2080 451,415 births
Mila Girl
#33 84,489 births
Millie Girl
#87 45,926 births
Miley Girl
#388 15,704 births
Millicent Girl
#1614 11,825 births
Compare Milta side by side: Milta vs Mildred Milta vs Mila Milta vs Millie
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1927–1969 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Milta: Baby Name Since 1927 - 156 Births, Peak 1956." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/milta. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Milta draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.