#982024 rank
2013peak year
133,766babies named Colton since 1880
▼ 37%5-year trend
Colton popularity over 145 years
🔥 Very popular now · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Colton mean?
From an English place name and surname, 'Cola's town' or 'settlement in the coal country'. Its hard sound and western vibe made it an American favorite.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Stylemodern, vintage
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Spellings & variants
Kolton
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