Colten Boy

Popularity: #664 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKOL-ten / ˈkoʊltən

English; German

Meaning

English: from the dark town; German: coal town

Historical & Cultural Background

Colten is a modern variant of the name Colton, which has roots in English place names. It has gained popularity in the United States since the late 20th century. The name reflects a trend towards using surnames as first names. Colten is often associated with strength and resilience.

Trend Summary

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

Similar Names

ColtonCullenKentonDaltonHoldenJoltenMasonPaytonQuintonSutton

Variants

  • Colton
  • Coltin

International Variants

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Famous people named Colten

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Fictional characters named Colten

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Sibling Suggestions

ColbyCohenCadenCarterConnorCyrus

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Colten was first seen in the United States in 1978. Colten has ranked as high as #714 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, and California. In the past 5 years the name Colten has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Colten (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 18
8%
FL 17
8%
IN 15
7%
AL 13
6%
CA 13
6%
KY 10
5%
SC 10
5%
MI 10
5%
MO 10
5%
OH 10
5%
PA 9
4%
GA 9
4%
NC 9
4%
IL 9
4%
TN 8
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19785
19819
198213
198319
198424
198526
198630
198748
1988134
1989255
1990266
1991302
1992318
1993412
1994339
1995377
1996417
1997464
1998442
1999399
2000411
2001399
2002395
2003363
2004391
2005404
2006505
2007585
2008724
2009757
2010729
2011750
2012721
2013648
2014608
2015521
2016443
2017362
2018383
2019361
2020320
2021276
2022250
2023249
2024262