Koltin
Koltin is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Cola's town, charcoal settlement, or swarthy town.
Origin and history
Koltin is a contemporary American phonetic spelling variant of Colton, which originally derived from an English surname meaning 'cola's town' or 'charcoal settlement'. It emerged in the late 20th century alongside the popularity of Western-styled names. In the United States, it remains a rare alternative spelling for boys.
Popularity in the United States
831 babies in the United States have been named Koltin since 1880. It ranks #3845 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1846.
States where it is most popular
- OH (47.5 %)
- TX (26.2 %)
- MO (9.8 %)
- NC (8.2 %)
- OK (8.2 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 121 |
| 2000-2010 | 282 |
| 2010-2019 | 342 |
| 2020-2029 | 81 |
Nicknames
Colt, Kolty, Kolt
Fun facts
- Koltin was created as a creative spelling of the Old English surname Colton.
- The name gained traction in the United States starting in the late 1980s and 1990s.