Kolton
How to say it: KOHL-tun · /ˈkoʊltən/
Variant spelling of Colton, an English surname meaning 'coal town' (Old English col + tun 'settlement').
Kolton was the 88th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 489 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 | 489 |
| 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, Kolton found its widest use in the 2010s. It still holds near that level while easing downward is expected.
What goes with it
Crisp and sturdy in two syllables, Kolton lands with force. Braxton has a kindred energy.
Nicknames
- Kolt
- Kol
Honouring a Kolton in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kolton is about 1 in 32.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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