Colter
Meaningcolt herder · English
- US rank
- #157
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #157 in 2025
2,354 babies were named Colter in the US in 2025. It has climbed 815 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1971–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Colter you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 726 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Colter, 2,354 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Colter would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryColter first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearColter is at its all-time high right now: #157 in 2025.
- Then vs nowColter is 33× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 23,923 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 726.
- TrendColter has climbed 815 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #157. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedColter is the #10 boy name in 2 states, including Montana, North Dakota and North Dakota. It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Colter means “colt herder”.
About the name Colter
Colter is a boy name of English origin meaning “colt herder”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ter”. US birth records list Colter for boys from 1971 to 2025, in 53 of those 55 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #157 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #157, with 2,354 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.4 | 155,172 boys |
| 1980s | 31 | 31,908 boys |
| 1990s | 50 | 20,169 boys |
| 2000s | 56 | 17,809 boys |
| 2010s | 81 | 12,308 boys |
| 2020s | 622 | 1,608 boys |
Other spellings of Colter
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 Colter
What does the name Colter mean?
Colter means “colt herder” in English.
What is the origin of the name Colter?
Colter has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Colter a boy or girl name?
Colter is a boy name.
How popular is the name Colter?
Colter ranked #157 for US boys in 2025, given to 2,354 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#157).