Colt
Meaningyoung horse · English
- US rank
- #285
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #210 in 2019
1,188 babies were named Colt in the US in 2025. It has dropped 64 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1957–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Colt you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,438 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Colt, 1,188 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Colt would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryColt first shows up in US birth records in 1957, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 68 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #210.
- Then vs nowColt is 6.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 9,970 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,438.
- TrendColt has slipped 64 places over the last five years and now sits at #285. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedColt is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #58, followed by Iowa (#135) and Arkansas (#141). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Colt means “young horse”. Our records link it to American and English roots.
About the name Colt
Colt is a boy name of American and English origin meaning “young horse”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-olt”. US birth records list Colt for boys from 1957 to 2025, in 67 of those 69 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #210 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #285, with 1,188 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.9 | 258,621 boys |
| 1960s | 4.1 | 242,131 boys |
| 1970s | 8.6 | 116,686 boys |
| 1980s | 115 | 8,716 boys |
| 1990s | 114 | 8,758 boys |
| 2000s | 151 | 6,612 boys |
| 2010s | 624 | 1,603 boys |
| 2020s | 829 | 1,206 boys |
Other spellings of Colt
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Colt
What does the name Colt mean?
Colt means “young horse” in English.
What is the origin of the name Colt?
Colt has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Colt a boy or girl name?
Colt is a boy name.
How popular is the name Colt?
Colt ranked #285 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,188 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#210).