Colton

Boy

English origin · #103 in the US (2025)

#103

Rank in 2025

▼ 5

Change vs 2024

#59(2019)

Peak popularity

Stable

Trend

Meaning of Colton

From a coal town or dark settlement.

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

Popularity of Colton

Colton has held fairly steady, sitting around #103 in 2025 after peaking at #59 in 2019.

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Notable people named Colton

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Questions about the name Colton

What does the name Colton mean?: Colton means from a coal town or dark settlement, and it comes from English origins.
Is Colton a boy's or a girl's name?: Colton is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.
How popular is the name Colton?: In 2025, Colton ranked #103 for boys, down from #98 the year before.
When was Colton most popular?: Colton peaked at #59 in 2019.

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