Kolton Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kolton is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kolton?
Kolton is spelled K-O-L-T-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Kolton at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Kolton may derive from Old English elements meaning “charcoal” and “town” or “settlement.”
- Origin
- Kolton is commonly associated with English-language naming traditions and is possibly a variant or elaboration of similar Old English-derived names.
- Pronunciation
- KOL-tun · 2 syllables
Kolton Popularity in 2025
Rank#594
Recorded Births489
- Boys usage fell 67 places to #594 and recorded 76 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 Kolton Mean?
Kolton may derive from Old English elements meaning “charcoal” and “town” or “settlement.”
Origin: Kolton is commonly associated with English-language naming traditions and is possibly a variant or elaboration of similar Old English-derived names.
How Do You Pronounce Kolton?
PronunciationKOL-tun
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Kolton?
- History
- The name Kolton has been used in contemporary English-speaking countries, with increased usage in the early 21st century.
Kolton 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 | 489 | #594 |
| 2024 | Boys | 565 | #527 |
| 2023 | Boys | 569 | #519 |
| 2022 | Boys | 586 | #507 |
| 2021 | Boys | 578 | #511 |
| 2020 | Boys | 672 | #442 |
| 2019 | Boys | 705 | #434 |
| 2018 | Boys | 727 | #423 |
| 2017 | Boys | 686 | #447 |
| 2016 | Boys | 619 | #491 |
| 2015 | Boys | 753 | #414 |
| 2014 | Boys | 759 | #407 |
| 2013 | Boys | 789 | #381 |
| 2012 | Boys | 796 | #379 |
| 2011 | Boys | 706 | #403 |
| 2010 | Boys | 678 | #414 |
| 2009 | Boys | 582 | #468 |
| 2008 | Boys | 581 | #478 |
| 2007 | Boys | 437 | #585 |
| 2006 | Boys | 366 | #637 |
| 2005 | Boys | 355 | #624 |
| 2004 | Boys | 329 | #639 |
| 2003 | Boys | 339 | #614 |
| 2002 | Boys | 385 | #571 |
When Was Kolton 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.
2012 · Boys
796 recorded births
National rank #379
2013 · Boys
789 recorded births
National rank #381
2014 · Boys
759 recorded births
National rank #407
2015 · Boys
753 recorded births
National rank #414
Where Kolton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ME | #172 | 7 |
| KY | #173 | 32 |
| WV | #200 | 9 |
| HI | #214 | 5 |
| MS | #259 | 12 |
| LA | #293 | 17 |
| AL | #315 | 17 |
| MO | #326 | 20 |