Colton
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Coal Town; From the Dark Town
Background: The name Colton originates from Old English, combining components meaning 'coal' and 'town.' This name historically referred to a place associated with coal or a dark settlement.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#229
Total births
148,712
Most popular decade
2010s
(175,551 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-33 ranks)
Years in Top 100
17
First recorded year
1913
Gender usage
99.9% male
0.1% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1913
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #2,496
- Peak year
- 2013
- Peak year births
- 6,488
- Peak rank
- #65
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 3,588
- Recent rank
- #98
Female
- First year
- 1988
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #11,798
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 20
- Peak rank
- #5,969
- Most recent year
- 2023
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #12,180
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).