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.
how do you pronounce Colton?
KOHL-ton
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what does Colton mean?
The name Colton means “from the coal town.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An English place-name and surname transferred to a given name. It has been popular in the American South and West, fitting the surname-style name trend.
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.
the history of Colton
The reference material for Colton records it only as a given name and surname without an established history as a first name, so nothing more is claimed here. Its use as a given name is recent and largely American.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #103 |
| 2024 | #98 |
| 2023 | #94 |
| 2022 | #91 |
| 2021 | #75 |
| 2020 | #66 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Colton?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Colton?
- Colton Haynes
- Colton Underwood
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.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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