Colton
English boy's name meaning “coal town”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- coal town
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #94
- Born in 2023
- 3,705
Meaning & origin
Colton comes from an English place name meaning 'coal town' or 'Cola's settlement'.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Colton ranked #94 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 3,705 US boys were given the name Colton.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #65 in 2013
“Unranked” means Colton was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Nicknames
Colt, Cole
Colton: frequently asked questions
What does the name Colton mean?
Colton is a English name meaning "coal town". Colton comes from an English place name meaning 'coal town' or 'Cola's settlement'.
Where does the name Colton come from?
Colton is of English origin. Colton comes from an English place name meaning 'coal town' or 'Cola's settlement'.
Is Colton a boy or a girl name?
Colton is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Colton?
In 2023, 3,705 US boys were given the name Colton.
Is Colton a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Colton ranked #94 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Colton?
Common nicknames for Colton include Colt, Cole.