Kolt
How to say it: KOHLT · /ˈkoʊlt/
Variant spelling of Colt; English word for a young male horse, evoking energy and spirit.
Kolt was the 281st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 129 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 | 129 |
| 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
Arriving almost entirely in recent times, Kolt rose quickly to make the 2020s its strongest moment. Currently at its peak, the name looks likely to ease downward in coming seasons.
What goes with it
Crisp consonants and a short strong burst give Kolt a nature edged energy. Ridge makes a rugged companion and Jett matches the punch.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kolt is about 1 in 105.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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