Kolter
Kolter is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Colt-herd or plowshare.
Origin and history
Kolter is a modern variant of names like Colter or Coulter, derived from an English occupational surname for a colt-herd or a German surname relating to a plowshare. It has seen a sharp rise in popularity in the United States in recent years, particularly in the 2020s. It fits well within the trend of surname-derived given names with a rugged, contemporary feel.
Popularity in the United States
1,938 babies in the United States have been named Kolter since 1880. It ranks #2921 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #953.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.8 %)
- UT (8.7 %)
- OK (7.8 %)
- MO (5.4 %)
- IA (4.6 %)
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 | 15 |
| 1990-2000 | 87 |
| 2000-2010 | 186 |
| 2010-2019 | 394 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,256 |
Nicknames
Kolt
Fun facts
- Over half of all published U.S. birth records for the name Kolter have occurred since 2020.
- It derives from Old English terms referring to someone who cared for young horses or Middle High German for a plowshare.