Colton
Colton first appears in US records in 1913. It peaked in 2013, when 6,490 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,420.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Colton popular?
Steady Colton has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2013.
| 2020s | 24,244 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 58,468 | |
| 2000s | 34,249 | |
| 1990s | 30,472 | |
| 1980s | 3,991 | |
| 1970s | 264 | |
| 1960s | 130 | |
| 1950s | 60 | |
| 1940s | 24 | |
| 1930s | 24 | |
| 1920s | 28 | |
| 1910s | 11 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Colton mean?
Colton comes from an English surname and place name, generally “Cola’s town” or “coal town.” A surname-name popular for boys since the 1990s.
Nicknames for Colton
- Colt
Variants & spellings
- Coltan
- Kolton
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colton a boy or a girl name?
Colton is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Colton a popular name right now?
Colton has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2013.
How popular is the name Colton?
In 2025, Colton ranked #103 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Colton most popular?
Colton was most popular in 2013, when about 6,490 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Colton?
Common nicknames for Colton include Colt.