Colten
- US rank
- #965
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #386 in 2011
238 babies were named Colten in the US in 2025. It has dropped 210 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1978–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Colten you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 7,179 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Colten, 238 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Colten would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryColten first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #386.
- TrendColten has slipped 210 places over the last five years and now sits at #965. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedColten is most popular in Kentucky, where it ranks #422, followed by Indiana (#452) and Michigan (#461). It's in the top 1,000 in 15 states.
About the name Colten
Colten is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ten”. US birth records list Colten for boys from 1978 to 2025, in 46 of those 48 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #386 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #965, with 238 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.5 | 666,667 boys |
| 1980s | 29 | 34,530 boys |
| 1990s | 193 | 5,189 boys |
| 2000s | 247 | 4,056 boys |
| 2010s | 293 | 3,415 boys |
| 2020s | 154 | 6,490 boys |
Other spellings of Colten
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 Colten
What is the origin of the name Colten?
Colten has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Colten a boy or girl name?
Colten is a boy name.
How popular is the name Colten?
Colten ranked #965 for US boys in 2025, given to 238 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#386).