Colt
Colt is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Young horse.
Origin and history
Colt is an English name originally derived from an Old English word for a young horse. It gained popular use as a given name in the United States, partially influenced by Western culture and modern short-name trends. It has risen significantly in popularity in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
27,869 babies in the United States have been named Colt since 1880. It ranks #700 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #241.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.9 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
- PA (4.1 %)
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 | 25 |
| 1960-1970 | 78 |
| 1970-1980 | 141 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,117 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,218 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,031 |
| 2010-2019 | 11,656 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,603 |
Famous people named Colt
- Colt McCoy: Athlete, Football player
- Colt Brennan: Athlete, Football player
- Colt Ford: Musician, Singer
Fun facts
- Derived from the Old English word 'colt', which has referred to a young male horse for over a millennium.
- While used historically as a nickname or surname, Colt has seen a substantial surge as an independent first name in the 21st century.