Colton
Colton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Cola's town, dark town, or settlement associated with coal.
Origin and history
Colton originated as an Old English habitational surname meaning 'Cola's town' or 'coal town'. It rose significantly in popularity in the United States starting in the late 20th century. Today, it is a well-established modern classic given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
151,965 babies in the United States have been named Colton since 1880. It ranks #228 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #86.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.4 %)
- CA (6.1 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
- PA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 28 |
| 1930-1940 | 24 |
| 1940-1950 | 24 |
| 1950-1960 | 60 |
| 1960-1970 | 130 |
| 1970-1980 | 264 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,991 |
| 1990-2000 | 30,472 |
| 2000-2010 | 34,249 |
| 2010-2019 | 58,468 |
| 2020-2029 | 24,244 |
Famous people named Colton
- Colton Haynes: Actor, Model
- Colton Underwood: Football Player, TV Personality
- Colton Herta: Racing Driver
Nicknames
Colt, Colty
Fun facts
- The name originally derived from several English places named Colton in Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and Lancashire.
- Colton entered top-tier usage in the U.S. during the 1980s and 1990s alongside the popular trend of using English surnames as first names.