Coleton
Coleton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Cola's town, dark-featured settlement, or charcoal town.
Origin and history
Coleton is an English name originally derived from a surname and place name meaning 'Cola's town' or 'charcoal settlement'. It developed as an elaborated modern variation of the traditional name Colton or Cole. In the United States, it is a relatively rare male name that saw its peak usage during the late 1990s and 2000s.
Popularity in the United States
2,992 babies in the United States have been named Coleton since 1880. It ranks #2363 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1841.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.3 %)
- CA (12.1 %)
- OH (10.2 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 63 |
| 1990-2000 | 947 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,263 |
| 2010-2019 | 633 |
| 2020-2029 | 86 |
Nicknames
Cole, Colt
Fun facts
- The name traces back to Old English place names derived from the personal name Cola, meaning charcoal or coal-black.
- Coleton emerged as an alternative spelling of Colton during the trend of expanding short names with 'e' insertions in the late 20th century.