Kolter
How to say it: KOHL-ter · /ˈkoʊltər/
Modern American respelling of Colter, English surname meaning 'colt herder' - rugged cowboy feel.
Kolter was the 136th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 476 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 | 476 |
| 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
Rugged and recent, Kolter emerged almost wholly within the last forty years. The 2020s count as its peak period, with more ascent on the horizon.
What goes with it
Two firm syllables lend a crisp punch. Colson mirrors its sturdy tone, and Kolt offers a snappy short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kolter is about 1 in 49.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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