Colten
How to say it: KOL-tun · /ˈkoʊltən/
Variant spelling of Colton, from an English place name meaning 'settlement near the dark stream'.
Colten was the 88th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 238 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 46% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #129 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #88 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 238 |
| Share of births | 1 in 766 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −46% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #129 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Born of recent decades, Colten found its high in the 2010s. Now well below that high, it looks set to slip further.
What goes with it
Crisp edges shape its two syllables, said KOL tun. Cole works as a short form while Easton matches in tone.
Nicknames
- Cole
- Colt
Honouring a Colten in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Colten is about 1 in 32.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Colten
- Colten Gunn (born 1991)American professional wrestler
- Colten Teubert (born 1990)Canadian ice hockey defenceman
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