Colter

Meaning of Colter

Derived from an occupational surname, this name means 'charcoal burner' or 'one who tends to colts.' It refers to someone who worked with charcoal or horses.

Colter has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Colter

Colter is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #157 in 2025 from #969 in 2019.

Notable people named Colter

• Colter Wall
  Canadian country music singer
• Colter Bean
  Former MLB baseball pitcher
• Colter Johnstone
  American television actor
• Colter Hinchliffe
  Professional big-mountain skier
• Colter Conroy
  Former NFL football player

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Questions about the name Colter

What does the name Colter mean?

Colter means derived from an occupational surname, this name means 'charcoal burner' or 'one who tends to colts.' it refers to someone who worked with charcoal or horses, and it comes from English origins.

Is Colter a boy's or a girl's name?

Colter is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Colter?

In 2025, Colter ranked #157 for boys, up from #218 the year before.

When was Colter most popular?

Colter peaked at #157 in 2025.