Colt
Colt: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Colt
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From colt, as a nickname or occupational name for someone who looked after horses and asses. The given name may also be short for Colton. The revolver is named after American inventor Samuel Colt (1814–1862).
How popular is Colt?
Since 1880, 11 girls and 27,869 boys in the U.S. have been named Colt (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9262 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #210 in 2019. In 2025 it ranked #285 for boys, with 1,188 babies given the name.
Names similar to Colt
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Colt FAQ
What does the name Colt mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. From colt, as a nickname or occupational name for someone who looked after horses and asses. The given name may also be short for Colton. The revolver is named after American inventor Samuel Colt (1814–1862).
What is the origin of the name Colt?
Colt is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Colt?
Since 1880, 11 girls and 27,869 boys in the U.S. have been named Colt (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9262 in 1983. Its highest rank for boys was #210 in 2019. In 2025 it ranked #285 for boys, with 1,188 babies given the name.
Is Colt a boy or girl name?
Colt is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 11 girls and 27,869 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.