Kolt
Kolt is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Young horse, colt.
Origin and history
Kolt is a modern American variant of the English name Colt, which originally referred to a young horse. It gained traction in the late 20th and early 21st centuries alongside a trend for short, strong-sounding names with a Western flair. Recent U.S. birth data shows a steady increase in popularity for this spelling.
Popularity in the United States
3,074 babies in the United States have been named Kolt since 1880. It ranks #2327 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1072.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26.4 %)
- MO (6.8 %)
- OH (6.4 %)
- OK (6.1 %)
- LA (5.2 %)
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 | 142 |
| 1990-2000 | 226 |
| 2000-2010 | 319 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,366 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,021 |
Fun facts
- Kolt is an alternative spelling of Colt, substituting a 'K' for a modern or stylized appearance.
- Over a third of all recorded U.S. births for the name Kolt have occurred since 2020.