Kolton
Kolton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Cola's town, settlement of charcoal, or coal town.
Origin and history
Kolton is a modern variant spelling of Colton, an English surname derived from a place name meaning Cola's town or charcoal settlement. The name gained popular traction in the U.S. during the late 20th and early 21st centuries alongside other K-spelling variations. It remains a steady choice for modern American boy names.
Popularity in the United States
17,169 babies in the United States have been named Kolton since 1880. It ranks #899 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #511.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.7 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
- PA (4.3 %)
- CA (4 %)
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 | 181 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,308 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,003 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,218 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,459 |
Nicknames
Kolt
Fun facts
- Kolton is an alternative modern spelling of Colton, substituting the traditional 'C' with a 'K'.
- The original surname Colton refers to several places in England named for Old English roots denoting coal or a person named Cola.