boy name
Colter
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#157 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Colter in the US, 1880–2025
Colter first appears in US records in 1971. It peaked in 2025, when 2,354 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,354.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Colter popular?
Near its peak Colter is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 6,417 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,523 | |
| 2000s | 1,123 | |
| 1990s | 965 | |
| 1980s | 581 | |
| 1970s | 96 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colter a boy or a girl name?
Colter is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Colter a popular name right now?
Colter is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Colter?
In 2025, Colter ranked #157 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Colter most popular?
Colter was most popular in 2025, when about 2,354 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.