Kolton Boy

Popularity: #466 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKOL-tun / ˈkoʊltən

English; German

Meaning

English: from the coal town; German: from the dark town

Historical & Cultural Background

Kolton is a modern name that has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a variant of the name Colton, which has similar roots. The name reflects a trend towards unique spellings of traditional names. Its usage has increased in recent decades, particularly in the United States.

Trend Summary

Kolton has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 2000s.

Similar Names

ColtonKoltKellanKurtKylanKendall

Variants

  • Colton
  • Colten

International Variants

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Famous people named Kolton

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Fictional characters named Kolton

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Sibling Suggestions

KadenJaxonMasonLoganBraydenCaden

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kolton was first seen in the United States in 1982. Kolton has ranked as high as #690 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania, and California. In the past 5 years the name Kolton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kolton (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 45
9%
PA 33
6%
OH 30
6%
KY 29
6%
TX 26
5%
SC 25
5%
CA 25
5%
TN 24
5%
NY 23
4%
AL 22
4%
NC 19
4%
GA 18
3%
IL 15
3%
MI 14
3%
LA 14
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19827
19838
19845
19858
19869
198717
198846
198981
199098
1991121
1992159
1993173
1994206
1995281
1996334
1997299
1998302
1999335
2000314
2001315
2002385
2003339
2004329
2005355
2006366
2007437
2008581
2009582
2010678
2011706
2012796
2013789
2014759
2015752
2016619
2017686
2018727
2019705
2020671
2021578
2022586
2023569
2024561