Coulter
Coulter is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Plowshare or colt herder.
Origin and history
Coulter originates as an English occupational surname derived from the vocabulary word for a plowshare, or from a geographic location. It historically denoted a plowman or someone living near a place associated with colts. In the modern United States, it is utilized as an uncommon given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
847 babies in the United States have been named Coulter since 1880. It ranks #3830 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1747.
States where it is most popular
- TX (90 %)
- CO (10 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 64 |
| 1990-2000 | 154 |
| 2000-2010 | 204 |
| 2010-2019 | 240 |
| 2020-2029 | 180 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old English word 'culter', which referred to the sharp blade on a plow.
- It is also associated with several places in Scotland and England, such as Coulter in South Lanarkshire.