Colton Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: The name Colton is also found in the music industry, with artists like Colton Dixon, a contemporary Christian musician who gained fame from the show “American Idol.”

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A Deep Dive

Colton Overview

Meaning

From the coal town

Gender

Boy

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from an Old English surname meaning “from the coal town” or “from the dark town.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈkoʊltən/

Popularity

Colton is a popular name in English-speaking countries, especially in the USA. Recently, Colton has consistently ranked within the top 100 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Unique, Cute

Associated Traits

Strong, adventurous, dependable, energetic
A Deep Dive

Colton Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Colt, Colten, Coltan, Kolton, Kolten

Common Nicknames

Cole, Colt, Tonny, Collie

Diminutives

Col, Tony, Coll, Cole

Famous People

  • Colton Haynes
    (American Actor)
  • Colton Underwood
    (American Reality TV Star)
  • Colton Herta
    (American Racing Driver)
  • Colton Dixon
    (American Singer)
  • Colton Parayko
    (Canadian Hockey Player)
  • Colton Orr
    (Canadian Hockey Player)
  • Colton Harris-Moore
    (American Criminal)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "The Colton Series"
    (Novel Series)
  • "Another Gay Movie"
    (Film)
  • "Colton"
    (Song)
  • Colton Haynes
    ("Teen Wolf," TV Series)
  • Colton
    ("The Bachelor," TV Series)

Places

  • Colton City
    (California, USA)
  • Colton Suburb
    (Leeds, England)
  • Colton Town
    (New York, USA)
  • Colton Flowage Lake
    (Wisconsin, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Colton?

Colton means “from the coal town.” People with this name are often seen as strong and resilient, reflecting a hardworking and determined personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Colton?

Colton has English origins. It is derived from Old English words meaning “coal town,” historically used to describe settlements near coal mines. The name has been used in England for centuries and has gained popularity as a first name in recent times.

Colton Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Colton in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#912022#942023
Top 3 Rankings#592019#602015#652012

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Colton

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202394
(-3 from 2022)
3696
(-225 from 2022)
0.20184
202291
(-16 from 2021)
3921
(-637 from 2021)
0.20935
202175
(-9 from 2020)
4558
(-462 from 2020)
0.24327
202066
(-7 from 2019)
5020
(-716 from 2019)
0.27140
201959
(+9 from 2018)
5736
(+424 from 2018)
0.29847
201868
(+2 from 2017)
5312
(+22 from 2017)
0.27329
201770
(-2 from 2016)
5290
(-332 from 2016)
0.26729
201668
(-8 from 2015)
5622
(-689 from 2015)
0.27754
201560
(+5 from 2014)
6311
(-89 from 2014)
0.30869
201465
No change from 2013
6400
(-87 from 2013)
0.31231
201365
No change from 2012
6487
(+125 from 2012)
0.32103
201265
(+9 from 2011)
6362
(+763 from 2011)
0.31353
201174
(-1 from 2010)
5599
(+279 from 2010)
0.27562
201073
(+20 from 2009)
5320
(+551 from 2009)
0.25895
200993
(+5 from 2008)
4769
(+219 from 2008)
0.22486
200898
(+20 from 2007)
4550
(+893 from 2007)
0.20868
2007118
(+17 from 2006)
3657
(+654 from 2006)
0.16510
2006135
(+20 from 2005)
3003
(+346 from 2005)
0.13698
2005155
(-20 from 2004)
2657
(-298 from 2004)
0.12490
2004135
No change from 2003
2955
(+2 from 2003)
0.13982
2003135
(-7 from 2002)
2953
(-94 from 2002)
0.14054
2002128
(-10 from 2001)
3047
(-199 from 2001)
0.14744
2001118
(-8 from 2000)
3246
(-164 from 2000)
0.15693
2000110
(-1 from 1999)
3410
(+122 from 1999)
0.16329
1999109
(-3 from 1998)
3288
(-285 from 1998)
0.16126
1998106
(+2 from 1997)
3573
(-27 from 1997)
0.17621
1997108
(-3 from 1996)
3600
(-188 from 1996)
0.18020
1996105
No change from 1995
3788
(+201 from 1995)
0.18905
1995105
(+16 from 1994)
3587
(+730 from 1994)
0.17834
1994121
(+5 from 1993)
2857
(+107 from 1993)
0.14016
1993126
(+7 from 1992)
2750
(+202 from 1992)
0.13314
1992133
(+12 from 1991)
2548
(+303 from 1991)
0.12138
1991145
(-6 from 1990)
2245
(+12 from 1990)
0.10591
1990139
(+18 from 1989)
2233
(+308 from 1989)
0.10376
1989157
(+111 from 1988)
1925
(+1045 from 1988)
0.09184
1988268
(+226 from 1987)
880
(+556 from 1987)
0.04395
1987494
(+83 from 1986)
324
(+88 from 1986)
0.01661
1986577
(+97 from 1985)
236
(+63 from 1985)
0.01228
1985674
(+84 from 1984)
173
(+43 from 1984)
0.00899
1984758
(+51 from 1983)
130
(+13 from 1983)
0.00693
1983809
(-11 from 1982)
117
(-6 from 1982)
0.00628
1982798
(+536 from 1981)
123
(+74 from 1981)
0.00652
19811334
(+362 from 1980)
49
(+15 from 1980)
0.00263
19801696
(+14 from 1979)
34
(+1 from 1979)
0.00183
19791710
(+202 from 1978)
33
(+7 from 1978)
0.00184
19781912
(-206 from 1977)
26
(-5 from 1977)
0.00152
19771706
(-29 from 1976)
31
No change from 1976
0.00181
19761677
(-147 from 1975)
31
(-3 from 1975)
0.00190
19751530
(+216 from 1974)
34
(+7 from 1974)
0.00210
19741746
(+35 from 1973)
27
(+2 from 1973)
0.00166
19731781
(+90 from 1972)
25
(+2 from 1972)
0.00155
19721871
(+407 from 1971)
23
(+6 from 1971)
0.00137
19712278
(-153 from 1970)
17
(-1 from 1970)
0.00094
19702125
(+5 from 1969)
18
(+2 from 1969)
0.00094
19692130
(-102 from 1968)
16
No change from 1968
0.00087
19682028
(+324 from 1967)
16
(+4 from 1967)
0.00090
19672352
(-538 from 1966)
12
(-6 from 1966)
0.00067
19661814
(+363 from 1965)
18
(+4 from 1965)
0.00099
19652177
(+368 from 1964)
14
(+3 from 1964)
0.00074
19642545
(+311 from 1963)
11
(+2 from 1963)
0.00054
19632856
(-352 from 1962)
9
(-2 from 1962)
0.00044
19622504
(-435 from 1961)
11
(-5 from 1961)
0.00052
19612069
(+1268 from 1960)
16
(+9 from 1960)
0.00074
19603337
(-302 from 1959)
7
(-1 from 1959)
0.00032
19593035
(+524 from 1958)
8
(+2 from 1958)
0.00037
19583559
(-737 from 1957)
6
(-3 from 1957)
0.00028
19572822
(+147 from 1956)
9
(+1 from 1956)
0.00041
19562969
(+483 from 1954)
8
(+2 from 1954)
0.00037
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19543452
(+347 from 1953)
6
(+1 from 1953)
0.00029
19533799
(-435 from 1951)
5
(-1 from 1951)
0.00025
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19513364
(-1044 from 1950)
6
(-5 from 1950)
0.00031
19502320
(+1053 from 1947)
11
(+5 from 1947)
0.00060
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19473373
(-263 from 1944)
6
No change from 1944
0.00032
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19443110
(+428 from 1943)
6
(+1 from 1943)
0.00043
19433538
(-667 from 1940)
5
(-2 from 1940)
0.00034
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19402871
(-422 from 1939)
7
(-2 from 1939)
0.00059
19392449
(+1085 from 1938)
9
(+4 from 1938)
0.00079
19383534
(+242 from 1932)
5
No change from 1932
0.00044
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19323776
(-13 from 1931)
5
No change from 1931
0.00047
19313763
(+447 from 1927)
5
No change from 1927
0.00047
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19274210
(-9 from 1926)
5
No change from 1926
0.00043
19264201
(-4 from 1925)
5
No change from 1925
0.00044
19254197
(+125 from 1921)
5
No change from 1921
0.00043
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19214322
(-1114 from 1920)
5
(-3 from 1920)
0.00044
19203208
(+690 from 1916)
8
(+3 from 1916)
0.00073
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19163898
(-1402 from 1913)
5
(-1 from 1913)
0.00054
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19132496
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00112
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Colton

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1462021#1782022#1942023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1582021#1932022#2032023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#292021#472022#512023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#922021#952022#982023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#472021#592022#522023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#382021#512022#512023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#522021#502022#572023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#902021#1242022#1782023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#472021#392022#392023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#502021#632022#612023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#762021#712022#872023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#472021#612022#792023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#912021#1102022#1032023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#862021#1252022#1402023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#632021#622022#552023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#482021#452022#772023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#172021#262022#422023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1052021#1062022#1552023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#752021#1042022#702023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#372021#392022#622023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#902021#1272022#1112023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1702021#1942022#2142023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1202021#1762022#1262023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#772021#1602022#942023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#522021#922022#842023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#922021#1162022#932023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#952021#1272022#852023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#622021#822022#962023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1052021#822022#842023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#562021#392022#302023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#922021#1012022#902023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#172021#222022#342023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#362021#602022#842023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#882021#722022#1052023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#882021#1512022#1292023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#852021#602022#752023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1032021#1912022#1732023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#732021#862022#642023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1292021#1512022#742023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#842021#972022#1912023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1132021#1172022#352023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#192021#292022#262023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#482021#522022#1262023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#102021#472022#472023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#842021#1142022#472023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#712015#452018#932021

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#242021#362022#842023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1302021#1752022#1202023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#612021#432022#292023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#682021#722022#482023

Popularity Rankings for Colton in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#782021#1012022#3932023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1642021#1512022#2122023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2112021#1772022#1692023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2072021#2032022#2412023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3252020#3572021#3762022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3642021#5092022#5162023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9852018#7232020#6322021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Colton a Name for Boys or Girls?

Colton is a boy’s name. Its rugged and sturdy sound, combined with its historical use, makes it a fitting choice for boys.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Colton

Colton in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Colton Haynes (Actor, born 1988): An American actor and model known for his roles in "Teen Wolf" and "Arrow."
  • Colton Underwood (Reality TV Star, born 1992): An American television personality and former football player who starred in "The Bachelor."
  • Colton Herta (Racing Driver, born 2000): An American racing driver competing in the IndyCar Series.
  • Colton Dixon (Singer, born 1991): An American singer who gained fame as a contestant on "American Idol."
  • Colton Parayko (Hockey Player, born 1993): A Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman playing for the St. Louis Blues in the NHL.
  • Colton Orr (Hockey Player, born 1982): A Canadian former professional ice hockey player known for his role as an enforcer.
  • Colton Harris-Moore (Criminal, born 1991): An American former fugitive who became known as the "Barefoot Bandit."
  • Colton Haynes ("Teen Wolf," 2011 TV Series): Plays Jackson Whittemore, a lacrosse player who becomes a werewolf.
  • Colton White ("Gun," 2005 Video Game): A gunslinger in the Wild West seeking revenge for his father's murder.
  • Colton Burpo ("Heaven Is for Real," 2014 Film): A young boy who claims to have visited heaven during a near-death experience.
  • Colton ("The Bachelor," 2002 TV Series): A contestant on the reality dating show known for his dramatic and emotional journey.
  • Colton ("The Colton Series," 2003 Novel Series): A series of romance novels revolving around the Colton family and their various adventures and love stories.
  • Colton ("Nashville," 2012 TV Series): A musician navigating the country music scene and personal relationships.
  • Colton ("The Detour," 2016 TV Series): A character involved in the comedic misadventures of a family on a road trip.
  • Colton Ford ("Another Gay Movie," 2006 Film): A character in a comedy film parodying teen sex comedies.
  • Colton (2018 Song by Royce da 5'9"): A rap song reflecting on personal and social themes.
  • Colton Graham ("General Hospital," 1963 TV Series): A character entangled in the drama and intrigue of the long-running soap opera.
  • Colton City (California, USA): A city in San Bernardino County, famous for historic sites and vibrant community.
  • Colton Suburb (Leeds, England): A suburb with residential areas, local amenities, and proximity to Temple Newsam, a historic estate and park.
  • Colton Town (New York, USA): A small town in St. Lawrence County.
  • Colton Flowage Lake (Wisconsin, USA): A 47-acre lake in Washburn County with a maximum depth of 22 feet.

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