Colter Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Colter is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Colter?
Colter is spelled C-O-L-T-E-R. The name has 6 letters.
Colter at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Colter likely derives from an occupational surname meaning “ploughman” or 'one who uses a colt (a type of plough).
- Origin
- Colter is commonly associated with English and Scottish origins, often derived from an occupational context related to farming tools or roles.
- Pronunciation
- KOL-ter · 2 syllables
Colter Popularity in 2025
Rank#157
Recorded Births2,354
- Boys usage rose 61 places to #157 and recorded 705 more 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 Colter Mean?
Colter likely derives from an occupational surname meaning “ploughman” or 'one who uses a colt (a type of plough).
Origin: Colter is commonly associated with English and Scottish origins, often derived from an occupational context related to farming tools or roles.
How Do You Pronounce Colter?
PronunciationKOL-ter
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Colter?
- History
- Historical records indicate the use of Colter as a surname in English-speaking regions, with potential connections to agricultural occupations. Its adoption as a given name is less extensively documented.
Colter 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 | 2,354 | #157 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,649 | #218 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,035 | #321 |
| 2022 | Boys | 720 | #430 |
| 2021 | Boys | 438 | #629 |
| 2020 | Boys | 221 | #972 |
| 2019 | Boys | 221 | #968 |
| 2018 | Boys | 151 | #1,228 |
| 2017 | Boys | 144 | #1,264 |
| 2016 | Boys | 131 | #1,356 |
| 2015 | Boys | 142 | #1,266 |
| 2014 | Boys | 163 | #1,158 |
| 2013 | Boys | 140 | #1,253 |
| 2012 | Boys | 150 | #1,195 |
| 2011 | Boys | 150 | #1,178 |
| 2010 | Boys | 131 | #1,309 |
| 2009 | Boys | 164 | #1,125 |
| 2008 | Boys | 140 | #1,240 |
| 2007 | Boys | 124 | #1,350 |
| 2006 | Boys | 119 | #1,360 |
| 2005 | Boys | 102 | #1,442 |
| 2004 | Boys | 109 | #1,343 |
| 2003 | Boys | 103 | #1,335 |
| 2002 | Boys | 101 | #1,315 |
When Was Colter 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.
2025 · Boys
2,354 recorded births
National rank #157
2024 · Boys
1,649 recorded births
National rank #218
2023 · Boys
1,035 recorded births
National rank #321
2022 · Boys
720 recorded births
National rank #430
Where Colter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #10 | 39 |
| ND | #10 | 32 |
| SD | #19 | 29 |
| AK | #35 | 16 |
| WY | #35 | 11 |
| ID | #39 | 45 |
| OR | #51 | 62 |
| WV | #54 | 29 |