Coltan
Coltan is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Charcoal town, or short for columbite-tantalite.
Origin and history
Coltan is a modern American male given name derived from the English surname Colton or the mineral coltan. It gained usage in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries alongside similar-sounding names like Colt and Colton. It remains a rare choice overall.
Popularity in the United States
796 babies in the United States have been named Coltan since 1880. It ranks #3880 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1885.
States where it is most popular
- TX (43.2 %)
- MN (27 %)
- IL (16.2 %)
- PA (13.5 %)
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 | 33 |
| 1990-2000 | 220 |
| 2000-2010 | 282 |
| 2010-2019 | 219 |
| 2020-2029 | 42 |
Nicknames
Colt
Fun facts
- Coltan originated as a modern spelling variant of the traditional English surname Colton.
- The name shares its spelling with coltan, a metallic ore used extensively in modern electronics.