Names Starting With C
BoyEnglish#108 in 2025
Colton
Colton is a boys' name of English origin meaning “from the coal town.” It ranked #108 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
KOHL-ton
meaning & origin
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.
popularity over time
#992020
#1012021
#1042022
#1072023
#1082024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #108 |
| 2023 | #107 |
| 2022 | #104 |
| 2021 | #101 |
| 2020 | #99 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Colton
- Colton Haynes
- Colton Underwood
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