Colter
How to say it: KOHL-tur · /ˈkoʊltər/
English occupational surname for a colt-herder (Old English 'colt'); associated with the American West.
Colter was the 136th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,354 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 15-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #3 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #136 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,354 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,171 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×15 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #3 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Largely a product of recent decades, Colter hit its stride in the 2020s. Staying at that crest, it should move higher.
What goes with it
Rugged and crisp in sound, Colter leans western. Bridger makes a fitting counterpart.
Middle names that flow with Colter →
Nicknames
- Colt
- Cole
Honouring a Colter in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Colter is about 1 in 49.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Colter
- Colter Wall (born 1995)Canadian singer-songwriter
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