Colton
Colton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /koʊl.tən/ · [ˈkʰoʊ̯l.tʰ(ə)n]
Meaning and origin of Colton
Root meaning: “coal”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old English cola (“coal”) + tun (“settlement”).
How popular is Colton?
Since 1880, 209 girls and 151,965 boys in the U.S. have been named Colton (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6027 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #59 in 2019. In 2025 it ranked #103 for boys, with 3,426 babies given the name.
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Colton FAQ
What does the name Colton mean?
Colton traces back to a root meaning "coal". A male given name transferred from the surname. From Old English cola (“coal”) + tun (“settlement”).
What is the origin of the name Colton?
Colton is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Colton?
Since 1880, 209 girls and 151,965 boys in the U.S. have been named Colton (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6027 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #59 in 2019. In 2025 it ranked #103 for boys, with 3,426 babies given the name.
Is Colton a boy or girl name?
Colton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 209 girls and 151,965 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.