Coleton
MeaningCola's settlement · English form of Colton
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #909 in 1997
9 babies were named Coleton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,792 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1982–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Coleton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Coleton, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Coleton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryColeton first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1997, when it ranked #909. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowColeton was 13× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 14,881 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 188,679.
- TrendColeton has slipped 2,792 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningColeton is an English form of Colton, which means “Cola's settlement”.
About the name Coleton
Coleton is a boy name of English origin meaning “Cola's settlement”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Coleton for boys from 1982 to 2025, in 40 of those 44 years. Its best year was 1997, when it ranked #909 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.0 | 248,447 boys |
| 1990s | 49 | 20,379 boys |
| 2000s | 63 | 15,793 boys |
| 2010s | 33 | 29,913 boys |
| 2020s | 8.3 | 120,724 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Coleton
What does the name Coleton mean?
Coleton means “Cola's settlement” in English, as a form of Colton.
What is the origin of the name Coleton?
Coleton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Coleton a boy or girl name?
Coleton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Coleton?
Coleton ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1997 (#909).