Colton
Colton is a boys' name of English origin meaning “from the coal town.” It ranked #103 in the United States in 2025. An English place-name and surname transferred to a given name.
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how do you pronounce Colton?
KOHL-ton
where does the name Colton come from?
An English place name and surname. The coal town reading commonly given is not secure — several English places called Colton derive from different elements, including personal names, with tun meaning settlement as the usual second part.
It has been popular in the American South and West, fitting the surname-style name trend.
how popular is this name?
Colton has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 44 years since 1982. It peaked at #59 in 2019, and ranked #103 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #103 |
| 2024 | #98 |
| 2023 | #94 |
| 2022 | #91 |
| 2021 | #75 |
| 2020 | #66 |
| 2019 | #59 |
| 2018 | #68 |
| 2017 | #70 |
| 2016 | #68 |
| 2010 | #73 |
| 2000 | #111 |
| 1990 | #139 |
| 1982 | #802 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Colton fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Colton
Its use as a given name is recent and largely American.
who are famous people named Colton?
- Colton Haynes
- Colton Underwood
what are the nicknames and variants of Colton?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Colton?
what names go well with Colton?
Sibling names that share Colton's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Colton
What does the name Colton mean?
Colton means “from the coal town”.
What is the origin of the name Colton?
Colton comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Coulton and Kolton.
How popular is the name Colton?
Colton ranked #103 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2019, at #59, and it has spent 44 years in the top 1,000 since 1982.
Is Colton a boy or girl name?
Colton is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Colton?
Colton is pronounced KOHL-ton, with 2 syllables.
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