Colten Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Colten is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Colten?
Colten is spelled C-O-L-T-E-N. The name has 6 letters.
Colten at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Colten may derive from an Old English surname meaning “coal town” or “colt enclosure.”
- Origin
- Colten is commonly associated with English-language usage and may derive from surnames or place names of Old English origin.
- Pronunciation
- KAHL-tun · 2 syllables
Colten Popularity in 2025
Rank#965
Recorded Births238
- Boys usage fell 66 places to #965 and recorded 25 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Colten Mean?
Colten may derive from an Old English surname meaning “coal town” or “colt enclosure.”
Origin: Colten is commonly associated with English-language usage and may derive from surnames or place names of Old English origin.
How Do You Pronounce Colten?
PronunciationKAHL-tun
Syllables2
Colten Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 238 | #965 |
| 2024 | Boys | 263 | #899 |
| 2023 | Boys | 250 | #921 |
| 2022 | Boys | 250 | #923 |
| 2021 | Boys | 276 | #852 |
| 2020 | Boys | 320 | #755 |
| 2019 | Boys | 362 | #694 |
| 2018 | Boys | 384 | #658 |
| 2017 | Boys | 362 | #687 |
| 2016 | Boys | 443 | #608 |
| 2015 | Boys | 521 | #549 |
| 2014 | Boys | 608 | #474 |
| 2013 | Boys | 648 | #443 |
| 2012 | Boys | 721 | #406 |
| 2011 | Boys | 750 | #386 |
| 2010 | Boys | 729 | #389 |
| 2009 | Boys | 757 | #395 |
| 2008 | Boys | 724 | #410 |
| 2007 | Boys | 585 | #465 |
| 2006 | Boys | 505 | #513 |
| 2005 | Boys | 404 | #577 |
| 2004 | Boys | 391 | #577 |
| 2003 | Boys | 363 | #594 |
| 2002 | Boys | 395 | #564 |
When Was Colten Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2009 · Boys
757 recorded births
National rank #395
2011 · Boys
750 recorded births
National rank #386
2010 · Boys
729 recorded births
National rank #389
2008 · Boys
724 recorded births
National rank #410
Where Colten Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| KY | #422 | 11 |
| IN | #452 | 15 |
| MI | #461 | 18 |
| SC | #552 | 8 |
| AL | #573 | 8 |
| MN | #586 | 8 |
| LA | #591 | 7 |
| MO | #597 | 9 |