Colt
How to say it: KOHLT · /ˈkoʊlt/
From the English word for a young male horse; used as a given name in American English, evoking the American West.
Colt was the 281st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,188 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 16% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #345 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #281 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,188 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,517 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +16% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #345 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
This decade marks the top so far for Colt, which hit its peak in the 2020s. A small retreat is likely in the immediate future.
What goes with it
Short and forceful, Colt sounds crisp and strong with a nature bent. Wyatt and Boone stand comfortably with it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Colt is about 1 in 105.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Colt
- Colt McCoy (born 1986)American football player
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