Colton Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Colton is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Colton?
Colton is spelled C-O-L-T-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Colton at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Colton means “settlement from the coal town” or “town near coal mines,” derived from Old English elements.
- Origin
- Colton is commonly associated with English origins, potentially deriving from a place name referencing a town near coal deposits.
- Pronunciation
- COL-tuhn · 2 syllables
Colton Popularity in 2025
Rank#13,208
Recorded Births6
Rank#103
Recorded Births3,420
- Girls usage fell 1,011 places to #13,208 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2023.
- Boys usage fell 5 places to #103 and recorded 180 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 Colton Mean?
Colton means “settlement from the coal town” or “town near coal mines,” derived from Old English elements.
Origin: Colton is commonly associated with English origins, potentially deriving from a place name referencing a town near coal deposits.
How Do You Pronounce Colton?
PronunciationCOL-tuhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Colton?
- History
- Colton has a history of use as a surname and has later been adopted as a given name in English-speaking regions.
Colton Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 6 | #13,208 |
| 2025 | Boys | 3,420 | #103 |
| 2024 | Boys | 3,600 | #98 |
| 2023 | Girls | 7 | #12,197 |
| 2023 | Boys | 3,707 | #94 |
| 2022 | Boys | 3,926 | #91 |
| 2021 | Girls | 6 | #13,464 |
| 2021 | Boys | 4,566 | #75 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5,025 | #66 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5,739 | #59 |
| 2018 | Girls | 9 | #10,545 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5,314 | #68 |
| 2017 | Girls | 9 | #10,689 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5,294 | #70 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 5,624 | #68 |
| 2015 | Girls | 8 | #11,835 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6,318 | #60 |
| 2014 | Girls | 9 | #10,955 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6,405 | #65 |
| 2013 | Girls | 6 | #14,582 |
| 2013 | Boys | 6,490 | #65 |
| 2012 | Girls | 6 | #14,962 |
| 2012 | Boys | 6,362 | #65 |
When Was Colton 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.
2013 · Boys
6,490 recorded births
National rank #65
2014 · Boys
6,405 recorded births
National rank #65
2012 · Boys
6,362 recorded births
National rank #65
2015 · Boys
6,318 recorded births
National rank #60
Where Colton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #13 | 27 |
| WV | #23 | 43 |
| NH | #27 | 35 |
| ME | #29 | 30 |
| KY | #35 | 101 |
| DE | #39 | 19 |
| SC | #47 | 87 |
| VT | #48 | 9 |