Colton
How to say it: KOHL-tun · /ˈkoʊltən/
From an English place name meaning 'coal settlement' or 'settlement of Cola'; from Old English 'col' + 'tun'.
Colton was the 88th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 3,420 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 | 3,420 |
| 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
Well used today, Colton remains near its high point in the 2010s after easing from the top. A gentle slip seems likely in the years ahead.
What goes with it
Sharp in sound with crisp consonants cutting through. Cole works as a short form while Mason offers a stylistic match.
Middle names that flow with Colton →
Nicknames
- Cole
- Colt
Honouring a Colton in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Colton is about 1 in 32.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Welsh.
Famous people named Colton
- Colton Haynes (born 1986)American actor and model
- Colton Parayko (born 1993)Canadian ice hockey defenceman
- Colton Herta (born 2000)American racing driver
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