Coltin
Coltin is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Coal town or settlement of Cola.
Origin and history
Coltin is a modern spelling variant of the Old English name Colton, traditionally meaning charcoal settlement or town belonging to Cola. It gained traction in the late 20th century along with the popularity of rustic and surname-based names in the United States. Today, it remains a less common alternative to Colton while retaining a familiar American feel.
Popularity in the United States
2,572 babies in the United States have been named Coltin since 1880. It ranks #2557 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1794.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.8 %)
- OH (14.6 %)
- PA (12 %)
- IN (8.9 %)
- MO (7.3 %)
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 | 56 |
| 1990-2000 | 637 |
| 2000-2010 | 966 |
| 2010-2019 | 780 |
| 2020-2029 | 133 |
Nicknames
Colt
Fun facts
- Coltin arose as a phonetic spelling variant of Colton, which originally referred to several places in England.
- The spelling with an 'i' grew in usage in the late 1990s alongside similar 'in'-ending masculine names.