Colt Boy

Popularity: #272 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kolt /kəʊlt/

Origin: English; Old French

Meaning: Young horse; from the colt

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Colt has its roots in the Old English word "colt," which referred to a young horse or foal. This term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic *kultaz, which also meant a young horse, and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as the Old Norse "kalt" and the Dutch "veulen." The transition of the term into English occurred during the early medieval period, when Old English was evolving into Middle English, around the 12th century.

The name Colt, therefore, carries a literal meaning associated with youthfulness and vitality, reflecting the characteristics of a young horse. Historically, the name Colt has been used as both a surname and a given name, with notable mentions in various contexts.

In the 19th century, the name gained some prominence in American culture, particularly in the context of the American West, where horses played a significant role in daily life and symbolism. The name is also associated with the Colt revolver, invented by Samuel Colt in the 1830s, which became an iconic symbol of the American frontier and the Wild West.

This association further solidified the name's connection to themes of strength and independence. Culturally, the name Colt evokes imagery of freedom and the untamed spirit of the West, resonating with ideals of adventure and ruggedness.

Its use in literature and media often reflects these themes, reinforcing its symbolic significance. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Cole may also be encountered, though Colt remains distinct in its connotation of youth and vigor.

Overall, the name Colt embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic heritage and cultural associations that have contributed to its enduring presence.

Famous people named Colt

In this section, you will find notable people named Colt. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Colt who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Colt who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Colt McCoy is a football quarterback best known for his time with the Cleveland Browns, Washington Football Team, and Texas Longhorns.

Fictional characters named Colt

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Colt is a fictional character from the video game series Colt Express. He is a cunning and agile bandit known for his quick reflexes and strategic planning during train heists.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Colt, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Colt. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ColeCodyColinCruzCadenColbyCaleCameronCannon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Colt was first seen in the United States in 1957.

Colt has ranked as high as #377 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Colt has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Colt is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Colt was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Colt.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,188 1,188 0
2024 1,227 1,227 0
2023 1,304 1,304 0
2022 1,462 1,462 0
2021 1,736 1,736 0
2020 1,686 1,686 0
2019 1,833 1,833 0
2018 1,628 1,628 0
2017 1,333 1,333 0
2016 1,033 1,033 0
2015 1,018 1,018 0
2014 979 979 0
2013 975 975 0
2012 958 958 0
2011 954 954 0
2010 945 945 0
2009 821 821 0
2008 502 502 0
2007 428 428 0
2006 212 212 0
2005 186 186 0
2004 143 143 0
2003 157 157 0
2002 195 195 0
2001 190 190 0
2000 197 197 0
1999 194 194 0
1998 210 210 0
1997 242 242 0
1996 246 246 0
1995 236 236 0
1994 254 254 0
1993 236 236 0
1992 225 225 0
1991 201 201 0
1990 174 174 0
1989 167 167 0
1988 194 194 0
1987 266 266 0
1986 224 224 0
1985 276 271 5
1984 273 273 0
1983 357 351 6
1982 344 344 0
1981 20 20 0
1980 7 7 0
1979 20 20 0
1978 9 9 0
1977 16 16 0
1976 13 13 0
1975 15 15 0
1974 17 17 0
1973 13 13 0
1972 14 14 0
1971 16 16 0
1970 8 8 0
1969 10 10 0
1968 7 7 0
1967 6 6 0
1966 11 11 0
1965 15 15 0
1963 10 10 0
1962 8 8 0
1961 11 11 0
1959 8 8 0
1958 10 10 0
1957 7 7 0

Top States for Colt (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 149
12%
CA 77
6%
OH 70
6%
FL 59
5%
TN 46
4%
PA 45
4%
MI 42
4%
OK 40
3%
MO 39
3%
WV 34
3%
IA 34
3%
GA 33
3%
IN 32
3%
WI 29
2%
VA 28
2%
WA 28
2%
AL 27
2%
AZ 26
2%
NC 24
2%
CO 24
2%
IL 24
2%
KY 23
2%
UT 23
2%
LA 22
2%
ID 20
2%
OR 19
2%
AR 18
2%
MN 17
1%
KS 17
1%
SD 16
1%
SC 14
1%
NY 14
1%
MT 12
1%
NE 12
1%
MD 11
1%
NJ 11
1%
MS 10
1%
AK 9
1%
ME 7
1%
HI 5
0%
WY 5
0%
NV 5
0%